Nurse Manager

Kindred Healthcare•Chicago, IL

3d•$40 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing and supervising patient care activities and nursing personnel on assigned nursing units. The role coordinates with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services and the COO/CCO, as appropriate, to ensure nursing practice standards are implemented and followed. The Nurse Manager supervises nursing staff, assesses patients, and ensures quality care is provided. The position also promotes company policies and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse in the State.
At least three years of experience in healthcare administration or management; graduate-level education may substitute year for year for the required experience.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Work toward excellence on assigned units in alignment with the National Quality Program.
Ensure adequate staffing for assigned nursing units.
Supervise and evaluate designated nursing staff; assign duties and coordinate nursing services based on patient acuity and daily census.
Direct staff to deliver safe patient care in accordance with hospital policies and patient needs.
Ensure bedside shift reports and unit briefs and debriefs communicate care needs and plans to address safety issues; coordinate actions to support patient care.
Participate in developing nursing protocols and procedures.
Ensure staff competency and promote patient safety, error reduction, a Speak Up Culture, and a High Reliability Organization; escalate serious concerns.
Communicate clearly with physicians, staff, and administrators to support appropriate care delivery.
Assist staff and physicians with patient care when needed, and ensure clinical services are appropriately conducted and documented.
Assess staff learning needs, develop teaching plans, and evaluate learning effectiveness and competency.
Maintain supply inventory records and order supplies and equipment as necessary.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Promote compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Corporate Compliance Agreement by monitoring performance and responding to compliance issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.