Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Catholic Health•Town of Smithtown, NY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, a member of Catholic Health, is a not-for-profit community hospital serving Smithtown and the surrounding community. The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for planning, directing, and evaluating patient care on a 24-hour basis in the Emergency Department. The role oversees staffing and scheduling, patient-care delivery, staff orientation and development, unit operations, resource use, performance improvement, and coordination with hospital departments and Nursing Administration. The Nurse Manager also supports Catholic Health’s mission and policies and maintains professional standards and development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current New York State RN License.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Minimum 3–5 years of Emergency Department experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and evaluate patient care on a 24-hour basis.
Establish daily staffing patterns across shifts and determine staffing needs based on patient acuity.
Develop four-week time sheets, collaborate with Nursing Administration to cover staffing needs, and approve or deny schedule revision requests.
Match patient acuity with available resources, prioritize patient needs, and assign staff based on patient needs.
Interview prospective staff with the Clinical Director and plan new-employee orientation and integration with the Nursing Education Department.
Select and support preceptors, review orientation materials, implement clinical orientation, and evaluate new employees through probationary periods.
Use resources economically, identify unit resource needs, monitor equipment and supplies, maintain adequate supply stock, and participate in budget planning and cost control.
Involve staff in cost-containment methods and implement procedures to reduce costs.
Participate with the Clinical Director in monthly reviews of recurrent expenditures and the staffing budget.
Evaluate staff performance, set goals with staff, develop plans for goal attainment, and periodically assess progress.
Review staff sick time quarterly and counsel staff when needed.
Facilitate staff participation in in-service education, continuing education, and community programs.
Plan and implement unit performance-improvement activities with the Clinical Director; communicate needed reviews, conduct reviews, report results, plan corrective action, and evaluate resolution.
Coordinate patient care with other departments and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
Conduct monthly staff meetings, meet staff across shifts, and maintain meeting minutes on the unit.
Discuss administrative policies and procedures with staff and relay staff feedback to Nursing Administration.
Maintain unit records and reports, report unit status and significant occurrences to the Clinical Director, and communicate unit needs.
Submit supply requisitions and work orders on time and report delays to the Clinical Director.
Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, medical staff, administration, support staff, educational affiliations, and colleges.
Serve as a resource and professional role model, providing guidance to ANCC and staff.
Evaluate unit policies and procedures and recommend changes to the Clinical Director.
Participate in and involve staff in unit research and performance-improvement processes.
Pursue professional and personal growth, set objectives, plan for attainment, and assess progress.
Serve on hospital and nursing committees, participate in professional organizations and groups, and attend professional education programs at least twice a year.
Collaborate with the Clinical Director to solve problems and improve patient-care delivery, and evaluate problem resolution.
Provide care that recognizes individual, cultural, and religious diversity and patient rights.
Evaluate own practice against professional standards, statutes, and regulations; engage in continuing education and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
Support Catholic Health Services’ mission and goals and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.