Nurse Manager - Critical Care and Intermediate Care Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)
About The Position
The Nurse Manager is an excellent clinician who assists the Chief Nursing Officer and provides operational management and education to employees and patients. The role has 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, operational efficiency, and human resources management for assigned areas. The Nurse Manager provides staff education using the AACN core curriculum, plans programs, and provides clinical oversight for new and current staff. The position coordinates patient care during hospitalization to optimize resource utilization and patient outcomes. The Nurse Manager serves as a professional clinical role model and supports the development of other professionals. The role also contributes to the ongoing advancement of the unit and organization and uses effective verbal and non-verbal communication to support customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; this requirement is waived for an interim role.
- At least 3 years of clinical experience.
- Prior management experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN) certification from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Health Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
- NIHSS certification.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to determine an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
- Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, attend to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize work scheduling.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
- Ability to complete assignments accurately and promptly.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Chief Nursing Officer with operational management.
- Maintain 24-hour accountability for patient-care quality, operational efficiency, and human resources management for assigned areas.
- Provide staff education using the AACN core curriculum.
- Plan programs and provide clinical oversight for new and current staff.
- Coordinate patient care during hospitalization to optimize resource use and patient outcomes.
- Serve as a professional clinical role model and assist other professionals in their development.
- Contribute to the advancement of the unit and organization.
- Use effective verbal and non-verbal communication to support customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
