As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Coordinates daily activities of the nursing department; schedules staff in conjunction with established staff to patient ratios and budgetary guidelines; attends management meetings and conducts department meetings to communicate information to staff; communicates with vendors to keep current with latest technological advances and service needs; ensures department equipment is maintained in a safe and orderly condition; maintains positive relationships with medical staff for continuous improvement of satisfaction levels; actively promotes service line in accordance with strategic initiatives; assures regulatory compliance; maintains competency in bedside care. Coordinates the daily operations of the nursing department, including but not limited to: staff scheduling, program planning, resource management, quality improvement, quality patient care and supervision/development of staff in accordance with all professional, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; collaborates with Manager/Director to recruit, hire, orient and train new employees; collaborates with Manager/Director to conduct annual and ongoing appraisal of employee performance; communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication. Under the supervision of the department director and manager, collaborates with department and site leadership in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets, which reflect an understanding of strategic initiatives and financial goals of Mercy Health; manages services in accordance with approved budgetary guidelines; manages inventory of equipment and supplies to meet established par levels.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees