Nurse Manager

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Nurse Manager assumes primary leadership and management of defined clinical nursing areas to facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care and to manage the environment in which care is given. Major functions include goals, planning, customer service/marketing, standards, certification and accreditation, administrative management, budget/cost containment, communication, and education. Ensures adherence to hospital or department and university policies and to nursing policies, procedures, standards, and practices. The Nurse Manager exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Nursing required.
• NYS License/Registration (or eligible) Registered Nurse required.
• Three years post-licensure acute care RN experience (preferably in specialty area) to include leadership experience required.
• Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• CPR-BLS certification is required by the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Nursing Leadership certification upon appointment or obtained within three years of appointment, is preferred.
• Other specialty-based certifications for nursing leadership (i.e., CCRN, CEN) are also encouraged and supported.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Commitment to supporting the development of staff.
• Women's Health/gynecology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary leadership and management of defined clinical nursing areas.
• Facilitate and deliver comprehensive quality nursing care.
• Manage the environment in which care is given.
• Set goals and planning for nursing services.
• Oversee customer service and marketing efforts.
• Ensure adherence to hospital or department and university policies.
• Manage budget and cost containment.
• Facilitate communication and education within the nursing team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree