Nurse Manager, Medical/Surgical Unit
About The Position
The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall operations of the Medical/Surgical Unit and is continually responsible for the quality of patient care, customer service, and cost-efficient operation. The role supports the Health System’s mission and strategic plan, budgeting and resource allocation, organizational policies, and the overall management plan for the area of responsibility. The Nurse Manager manages unit performance, staffing, resources, and staff development, and must be able to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or be in the process of obtaining one within 3 years of hire.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN), single state, through the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing.
- 2 or more years of management experience.
- Professional Nursing Certification.
Responsibilities
- Achieve business and organizational goals, visions, and objectives.
- Administer corrective action for employees who do not meet job requirements.
- Analyze and report on quality and satisfaction, provide recommendations, and develop improvement strategies.
- Create and manage the unit budget, monitoring staffing, supplies, travel, equipment, volume, revenue, charges, education, and food.
- Identify problems and provide solutions and courses of action.
- Interact positively and professionally, demonstrating conflict resolution skills.
- Maintain a presence on the unit.
- Participate in employee selection, career development, succession planning, and periodic training.
- Model professional nursing practice through collaboration with staff, leadership, patients, families, and physicians.
- Mentor staff who are developing into leadership roles.
- Supervise and manage staff performance and technical competencies in the department.
- Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
