Patient Care Manager | Critical Care Services

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Manager (PCM) is a registered professional nurse responsible for 24-hour leadership of assigned nursing unit(s) within the Department of Nursing. The PCM promotes teamwork, unit pride, high patient care standards, and patient and physician satisfaction. Working cooperatively with the Nurse Management Team and other disciplines under the direction of the Department Director, the PCM assumes authority, accountability, and leadership and management responsibility for assigned units. The PCM may also be assigned house supervisor shifts as needed.

The PCM leads efforts to achieve unit, departmental, and organizational objectives in a rapidly changing environment. The role applies advanced nursing and management knowledge to patient-care systems, personnel development, fiscal and unit operations, performance improvement, and program development, while promoting innovation and excellence in clinical, service, and team performance.

Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Mississippi.
• Complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Complete appropriate-level de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Three years of progressive professional nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Demonstrate keen assessment and decision-making abilities, strong communication skills, emotional stability, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be able to manage detail and multitask in complex situations and maintain collaborative, respectful working relationships.
• Be proficient with computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Be able to work independently with little supervision and seek guidance when needed.
• Possess basic business skills and an understanding of general financial operations and major AR goals in healthcare.
• Travel throughout the SRHS service area using personal transportation and travel out of state for education purposes.
• Be able to work flexible hours when required or requested.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned nursing unit(s) and take responsibility for unit operations and personnel.
• Promote teamwork, unit pride, high patient care standards, and patient and physician satisfaction.
• Work cooperatively with the Nurse Management Team and other disciplines under the direction of the Department Director.
• Lead efforts to achieve unit, departmental, and organizational objectives.
• Manage systems of patient care, personnel development, fiscal and unit operations, performance improvement, and program development.
• Promote innovation and excellence in clinical, service, and team performance.
• Work house supervisor shifts as assigned or needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree