RN Manager-ER

Faith Regional Health Services•Norfolk, NE

34d

About The Position

The registered nurse (RN)-Manager is a professional nurse under the supervision and direction of the department director or director of nurses. The manager works within the state defined scope of practice and adheres to defined policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. The manager is the unit/department operational leader responsible for the day- to- day operations of the unit/department. The manager works cohesively with the unit/department director and promotes collaboration amongst physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. The manager will live our mission and uphold our standards of behavior and values and will serve as a clinical resource and a professional role model for staff. The manager will also promote a cohesive structured unit that is Hardwired for Excellence. The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Each unit/job is unique and may include other tasks or duties that are specific to the unit and will be included as part of orientation. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or temporary permit from the State of Nebraska required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within one year from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) obtained within one year from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention program obtained within six full months from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) obtained within 18 months from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) obtained within one year from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required.
Language Skills - Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Previous clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:
RNs assigned to direct patient care:
Performs all responsibilities/duties of a Manager.
Provides oversight and collaboration with the Department/Unit Director in the following areas:
Finance/Budget
Operational- staffing needs, unit expenses, revenue
Capital- identifies and researches capital needs!
Labor Control- staffing schedule according to staffing matrix, low census
Services- evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of current services and new opportunities
People
Employee Engagement- develops action plan and strategies to ensure retention of current staff and recruitment of new staff.
Performance Management- responsible for all annual and ongoing staff performance to include support, coaching, discipline, and terminations.
Just Culture- role model of principles, applies principles when managing performance concerns.
Staff Education- identifies needs and develops the plan and budget to accomplish, ensures timely completion of required education, works collaboratively with Faith University educators.
Physician Engagement- maintains collaborative relationship to resolve issues and concerns.
Quality and Service
Leader Evaluation Management (LEM)- collaborates with director in cascading strategic goals to self and staff, completes 90-day goals and monthly updates using the LEM tool.
Patient Experience- evaluates data for opportunities and implements strategies for improvement, responds to patient concerns and takes action as appropriate.
Core Measures/Performance Improvement- monitors and revises processes to improve or enhance compliance.
Evidence Based Practice- evaluates opportunities and implements practice changes as appropriate.
Regulatory- knowledgeable regarding requirements, monitors and ensures the unit and staff are consistently survey ready.
Leader of Hardwiring Excellence Strategies such as:
LEM
Huddle
Bedside Shift Report
Nurse Leader Rounding on Patients
Validations
Support-Coach-Support
Other Evidence Based initiatives
Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Maintains confidentiality per policy.
Maintains current competency by attending unit and hospital based educational offerings either in person or online.
Actively engages in unit activities and team meetings and attends required meetings.
Demonstrates active engagement in department activities and evidence-based initiatives.
Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department and hospital.
Demonstrates willingness to float to other units as needed.
Accepts assignment of preceptor for new staff.
Accepts responsibility for mentoring healthcare students.
Ensures the quality and safety of the patients and staff if serving in a relief charge nurse role.