Nursing Manager (RN) - OR

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Glendale, AZ

12d

About The Position

The Nursing Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of one or more departments, directing, supervising, training, and evaluating staff while enforcing operational policies, procedures, and standards. The role manages staff to meet designated goals and may include budgetary or fiscal accountability. It also provides individualized, comprehensive nursing care based on the nursing process and patients’ physical, psychological, spiritual, social, and educational needs.

The manager is responsible for approving timekeeping, conducting employee evaluations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders, and contributing to department strategic planning. The position also supports patient-care quality, department performance, staffing, employee development, and survey readiness, and may assist the Director with delegated projects.

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification when applicable by facility or department; PALS and/or NRP certifications are required for certain clinical areas.
• For Cardiovascular roles: three to five years of cardiovascular experience, including bedside care of open-heart patients.
• For 2 EQ Nursery roles: at least three years of Special Care (Level 2 EQ) Nursery experience, including ventilator experience.
• Ability to work under deadlines and use independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.
• High degree of accuracy in performing varied responsibilities.
• Personal computer skills.
• Ability to interact frequently with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals, and volunteers.
• Self-motivation to complete work in a timely manner and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Two years of management or supervisory experience.
• Relevant specialty certification: CCRN or PCCN for PCU/Tele/Stepdown; CCRN for ICU/CVICU; CEN for ER; CAPA/CPAN or CNOR for Surgical Services; Maternal/Family Health certification for WIS; RN-BC for Med-Surg; or CRRN for Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care according to designated standards and practices.
• Monitor and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care, and take corrective action when needed.
• Track customer-service performance and address issues.
• Participate in developing annual budgets for personnel, supplies, and equipment; manage to budget, monitor variances, and correct negative variances within appropriate timelines.
• Assist with Kronos and payroll to ensure accurate data entry.
• Participate in interviewing, selecting, and orienting new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members.
• Complete appropriate reports and implement measures following unusual occurrences such as patient falls or medication errors.
• Contain department costs and conserve supplies, equipment, and linen.
• Address ethical issues, including clinical concerns, harassment issues, and physician/nurse relations, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Evaluate department or service performance against specified targets and take appropriate action.
• Participate in committees and maintain survey readiness, including providing leadership for the continued survey-readiness team.
• Manage day-to-day staffing decisions based on patient needs and caregiver skill levels.
• Develop staffing schedules and post them within established timeframe guidelines.
• Guide staff in advancing their education and leadership skills, including team building, conflict resolution, and delegation.
• Schedule daily activities, including breaks and sending employees home as appropriate.
• Coordinate and participate in completion of new-hire orientation competency checklists and annual employee competencies.
• Manage employee performance by participating in evaluations and coaching.
• Assist the Director with delegated special projects and conduct staff meetings as needed.
• Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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