Nurse Manager (RN)

Select Specialty Hospital - Madison•Madison, WI

About The Position

SSH-Madison is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronically and critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Nurse Manager plays a central role in delivering compassionate, high-quality treatment and providing leadership to patients and staff. Under the general direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Nurse Manager maintains the efficient functioning of designated nursing units on a 24-hour basis. The role includes planning and directing unit activities, coordinating patient care and nursing assignments, managing staff schedules, supporting communication across the hospital, and helping oversee staffing, budgets, equipment, and supplies. The Nurse Manager also supports staff education and clinical development, supervises nursing care, and conducts staff assessments and written evaluations.

Requirements

Current RN licensure.
At least 3 years of clinical practice experience, with an emphasis on leadership.
1 year of previous management experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Guide, plan, and direct hospital activities, with ongoing assessment of their quality and efficiency.
Assess patient care needs and coordinate nursing staff assignments to support expected patient outcomes.
Coordinate schedules for nursing staff assigned to the area of responsibility.
Help establish and maintain communication channels with medical staff and other hospital departments.
Participate in budget formulation and cost containment for areas of responsibility.
Maintain effective utilization of manpower, equipment, and supplies.
Assess the need for staff education and clinical development programs and assist with their implementation.
Assume unit administrative responsibilities on designated shifts.
Supervise overall nursing care performance, maintain quality patient care, and provide staff assessments with written evaluations at designated intervals.