Nursing Manager - Inpatient - Cath Lab/ OR

Sanford • Rapid City, SD

95d

About The Position

Manages the day-to-day operations for nursing staff and nursing activities for an assigned unit, including patient care, record keeping, and personnel issues. Responsible for implementing the mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives of the organization and the nursing/clinical services within their area(s). Oversee and assist with scheduling nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Awareness of key clinical concepts relevant to the healthcare setting with the ability to balance department and unit needs with patient care priorities. May fill in for clinical support staff when staffing gaps exist. Develops trusting relationships with patients by demonstrating an empathetic and professional attitude. Actively participate in tasks force, committees, staff meetings, etc. to assist with the department initiatives, implement goals, and organizational strategies. Manages the process in reviewing results of clinical performance assessments and recommends process improvements. Implements established performance improvement policies and trains employees on these policies. Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. Assist with providing feedback in the collection and preparation of required budget information. Understand the critical components associated and required to achieve intended results and ability to generate consistent approaches for hiring, selection, retaining, and leveraging talent across the unit. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members. Trains others on main considerations and issues related to laws and regulations in the implementation of healthcare practices. Collaborate and actively participate in measuring employee performance. Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones. Seeks opportunities to help others learn as teacher, coach, and mentor. Maintains current certifications in specialty, continues education when necessary as well as tracks, and maintains for staff as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Two years management/leadership experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in specialty or service area encouraged.
• Experience in a Rural Health Network facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for nursing staff and activities.
• Implement the mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives of the organization.
• Oversee and assist with scheduling nursing staff to specific shifts.
• Develop trusting relationships with patients.
• Participate in task forces, committees, and staff meetings.
• Review results of clinical performance assessments and recommend improvements.
• Implement performance improvement policies and train employees.
• Assist with budget information collection and preparation.
• Train new staff and develop existing staff members.
• Collaborate in measuring employee performance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree