RN-Manager

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

8d•$58 - $91

About The Position

Responsible and accountable for planning, organizing and directing essential patient care functions for assigned unit. Assists in development, implementation and integration of performance improvement plans into unit practice. Assures implementation and maintenance of departmental/hospital Policies, Procedures and Standards of Care. Assures all State and Federal laws and TJC standards are in compliance in areas of responsibility. Assists with on-unit and department-specific education for clinical staff. Assists in ensuring staff competency, ongoing skills assessment and opportunities for growth. Utilizes nursing research and evidence-based practice in nursing as a model for quality initiatives and nursing excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s degree in Nursing
California Registered Nurse (RN) license
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA)
Four (4) years of clinical RN experience in an acute care setting
Ability to communicate and teach effectively by using dynamic approaches
Ability to delegate tasks effectively, optimize team productivity and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives
Ability to lead by example, demonstrating integrity, transparency, and accountability in decision-making and actions
Competent in the Scope and Standards of Care for Nursing Professional Development
Contributes to Maintaining a Healthy Work Environment
Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice
Knowledge of JCAHO, State DPH or other accreditation standards of care
Knowledge of the special needs of the patient population served
Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
Strong knowledge and clinical skills in critical care nursing
Strong knowledge of healthcare and regulatory standards in order to meet training needs
Written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Selects, trains, orients, develops, coaches, evaluates and counsels staff consistent with Human Resources management practices.
Creates a work environment which allows participation in order to promote retention, productivity, diversity, employee safety and equality.
Collaborates with leadership to plan, prepare, implement, monitor and control the budget to ensure sound fiscal management consistent with the goals of the hospital.
Reports performance improvement results and addresses any problems or issues accurately and timely.
Organizes and plans all activities in an effective manner; organizes and delegates work in an effective manner, establishes appropriate time frames for completion of work and provides necessary leadership to ensure effective work results.
Participates in the development of tactical plan for the area(s) of responsibility.
Implements operational changes to satisfy regulatory (local, state, national) requirements and maintains area of responsibility in a state of continual readiness for Joint Commission and DHS surveys.
Assists in the writing, implements, and updates policies as appropriate.
Promotes continued self-development and development of staff.
Develops and maintains communication tools to keep staff informed of changes, developments, services, policies and results.
Participates in Joint Commission inspections and other local and state regulatory inspection requirements.
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and with EMC policies and procedures.
Ensures that staff consistently provides high quality patient care and/or other support services that are valued by patients, physicians and each other.
Maintains clinical competence and assists in the management of patients when necessary.
Ensures a high level of employee, patient and physician satisfaction.
Maintains survey-readiness, compliant with TJC standards and state/federal regulatory bodies.
Collaborates, plans and implements process improvement to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Monitors daily assignment sheets and monthly schedule to ensure appropriate coverage.
Monitors timekeeping system and minimizes overtime and penalties.
Oversees and coordinates Nursing Education of assigned area; coordinates orientation program for new hires and transfers; develops/coordinates education plans associated with competency validation, addresses specific populations, and promotes the development of bedside nurse leaders; incorporates the principles of adult learning in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs; coordinates and provides learning opportunities including (but not limited to) courses and classes that promote staff development and competence; utilizes feedback from physicians, directors, nursing staff and other disciplines to develop education plans for areas assigned; ensures educational programs are in alignment with the mission, vision and goals of Eisenhower Health; acts as educational consultant; disciplines on programs to facilitate excellence in patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care Model; consults with staff to promote professional development with career pathway or as requested by staff/leadership.
Facilitates nursing research by supporting the integration of research into nursing practice and incorporates, interprets and communicates research findings into program plans.
Provides information, interpretation and guidance to nurses regarding Informatics; Serves as a resource and liaison for the documentation, implementation, design and continuous maintenance of clinical informatics systems in collaboration with the informatics department; serves as content expert for electronic applications for area served; provides guidance in the use of clinical information systems; reviews clinical information system related to areas served for content updates for nursing practice and regulatory requirements; teaches informatics classes for orientation and implementation of new applications
Performs other duties as assigned.