NURSE MANAGER- IMCU (FT)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

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About The Position

The RMC Medical Nurse Manager is responsible for daily unit operations and for ensuring care is delivered efficiently and effectively. The role is accountable for clinical care, budget operations, and patient/customer satisfaction. The Nurse Manager provides leadership and direction for quality patient care, manages daily clinical operations, and supports interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of clinical experience.
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• BSN required.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• Upon hire or within 12 months of the start date, complete and maintain a nationally ANCC-recognized nursing leadership or nursing specialty certification; effective 4/01/2024.
• Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in interviews and other staff recruitment initiatives.
• Approve and implement department policies and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent hospital and patient-care information to staff.
• Build teamwork and collaboration to improve staff satisfaction and retention.
• Prompt the team to begin rounds on time and help keep the team focused.
• Develop and promote programs that strengthen Riverside's reputation and market position.
• Establish and maintain physician relationships and resolve medical staff problems promptly.
• Establish and maintain quality improvement standards and measurements.
• Establish and monitor unit productivity and ensure appropriate staffing at all times.
• Integrate the department into Riverside HealthCare in support of the organizational mission.
• Lead financial matters related to budgeting, cost control, and revenue generation.
• Manage the unit's daily clinical operations.
• Oversee clinical services across assigned areas to promote interdisciplinary team development and movement along the continuum.
• Participate and contribute to assigned committees, teams, and task forces, including community service if applicable.
• Provide leadership and direction to ensure quality patient care and improve patient/customer satisfaction.
• Review Visionware reports daily to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
• Review Press Ganey results to improve patient satisfaction and develop initiatives.
• Support and ensure the development and maintenance of nurse-physician collaboration.
• Complete all required continuing education hours concerning acute stroke patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager