Nurse Manager RN Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of patient care activities and nursing personnel on assigned nursing units. The role coordinates with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services (DNCS) and the COO/CCO, as appropriate, to ensure Standards of Nursing Practice are implemented and followed. The Nurse Manager supervises nursing staff, assesses patients, and ensures quality nursing care is provided while promoting company policies and values. The position supports the National Quality Program and works toward excellence on assigned units. It ensures adequate staffing, safe and appropriate care delivery, staff competency, clear communication, and effective coordination of nursing services based on patient acuity and census. The Nurse Manager also supports patient and staff safety, participates in developing nursing protocols and procedures, and serves as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Registered Nurse license 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 English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Promote excellence on assigned units in alignment with the National Quality Program.
Ensure adequate staffing for nursing units.
Supervise and evaluate designated nursing staff; assign duties and coordinate nursing services based on patient acuity and daily census.
Direct staff to ensure safe patient care within hospital policies and in accordance with patient needs.
Ensure bedside shift reports and unit briefs and debriefs inform patients and staff about care plans and address identified safety issues.
Participate in developing nursing protocols and procedures.
Ensure staff competency in patient care, support patient safety, reduce the likelihood of healthcare errors, and escalate circumstances with potentially serious impact.
Promote a Speak Up Culture and support a High Reliability Organization.
Communicate clearly with physicians, staff, and the administrative team to ensure appropriate care delivery.
Assist staff and physicians with patient care as needed and ensure clinical services are conducted and documented appropriately.
Assess learning needs, formulate teaching plans, and evaluate whether staff have achieved 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 between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Promote adherence to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Corporate Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.