NURSE MANAGER

Covenant Health•Oak Ridge, TN

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is accountable for delivering high-quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. The position fulfills the duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager role. The role is for the Surgery department at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field required within three years in the position or effective date of the job description.
Three years of recent clinical experience.
Two years of leadership or managerial experience.
Current state registered nurse license.

Responsibilities

Selects, trains, orients, develops, and evaluates department staff.
Ensures staffing mix and allocation comply with departmental guidelines.
Develops departmental budgets and administers operations within budgeted parameters.
Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Coordinates and reports outcomes of nursing activities performed on behalf of patients.
Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff, and ancillary departments for problem-solving and quality improvement, using appropriate facility communication channels.
Ensures unit goals and objectives are established and implemented in alignment with facility and system goals.
Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
Facilitates staff professional development and is accountable for staff retention.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards; completes required annual education assignments; works toward goals and objectives; and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.