Nurse Manager - Med/Surg & Inpatient Rehab Units

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Director, the Nurse Manager assists in coordinating participation in Performance Improvement activities to support continuous Quality Improvement. This leadership role mentors and guides the health care team, provides clinical expertise and functional direction, and optimizes resources to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The role coordinates patient care, staff education and competency validation, and quality and performance improvement activities for the Med/Surg and Inpatient Rehab units.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of professional nursing.
At least five years of RN experience.
At least one year in a Charge Nurse or other supervisory nursing role.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, or immediate eligibility.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with department activities and coordinate efforts to fulfill departmental responsibilities in alignment with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
Coordinate, facilitate, and manage safe inpatient care; direct and evaluate nursing care.
Monitor patient care activities and ensure department policies and procedures are followed, including National Patient Safety goals.
Ensure nursing care is based on the nursing process and evaluate its effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
Troubleshoot problems and serve as a clinical resource and mentor, providing staff with coaching and feedback.
Ensure appropriate equipment and supplies are available and resources are used efficiently.
Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians.
Provide staff education and educational resources, participate in education planning and delivery, and ensure competency validation.
Collaborate with staff and other disciplines to improve patient care and satisfaction using quality and performance improvement tools.
Conduct purposeful leader rounding on patients.
Investigate incidents and patient complaints and perform service recovery.
Conduct discharge follow-up calls.
Step into a staff role when needed and deliver appropriate patient care.
Administer and reconcile medications appropriately and adhere to infection prevention protocols.
Respect patient rights, including confidentiality, informed consent, and privacy.
Participate in continuous Quality Improvement programs, hospital and departmental meetings and committees, and survey readiness activities.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintain patient confidentiality and handle protected health information appropriately.
Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.