Nurse Manager | 4S Psych Pavilion| Full Time| Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and professional nursing practice of assigned unit(s). Responsible for hiring and firing of nursing personnel, periodic employee evaluations, orientation of new employees, and performance improvement activities. Responsible for cost center(s) budgets. Supervises RN's, Patient Care Associates, Clerical Associates and other clinical support personnel. Coaches and mentors the Assistant Nurse Manager, if applicable, for succession planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing for new hires effective August 1, 2013.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function independently.
• Demonstrated management skills, conflict resolution, and negotiation techniques.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and other regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Unit Contract.
• 1-2 years of Supervisory or Charge Nurse experience.
• 3-5 years of Clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's in Nursing or related field.
• AWHONN FHM Intermediate or Advanced (required within 6 months of hire or transfer for specific departments).
• ACLS from the American Heart Association (required at hire or transfer for specific departments, or within 6 months for others).
• PALS from the American Heart Association (required within 6 months of hire or transfer for specific departments).
• NRP (required within 6 months of hire or transfer for specific departments).
• STABLE certification (required within 6 months of hire or transfer for specific departments).
• Professional Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with demonstrated increasing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned unit(s).
• Manage professional nursing practice within the unit(s).
• Handle hiring and firing of nursing personnel.
• Conduct periodic employee evaluations.
• Oversee orientation of new employees.
• Implement performance improvement activities.
• Manage cost center(s) budgets.
• Supervise RN's, Patient Care Associates, Clerical Associates, and other clinical support personnel.
• Coach and mentor the Assistant Nurse Manager for succession planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager