JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the twenty-four (24) hour planning, organizing, directing and controlling of the daily operations and clinical practice of the nursing area(s). The Nurse Manger is responsible for the provision of safe, individualized patient care to patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric on the age continuum. The Nurse Manager assumes fiscal responsibility through the unit budgets, services as a liaison with the medical staff and other personnel, promotes the maximum growth and development of each associate and assures patient advocacy.

 

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:                                                

• Bachelors degree in Nursing or equivalent work experience (5+ years).
• Masters degree in nursing, business or health related field preferred.

 

EXPERIENCE:

• Five years’ experience in Peri-op Nursing
• Two years’ experience in a Peri-op management position preferred.

 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Current CA RN License.
• BCLS
• Certified Nursing Administration (C.N.A.) preferred.

 

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrates a full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned)

CLINICAL PRATICE

• Implements and monitors operational objectives consistent with Seton Medical Center Mission and Surgical/Cath Lab Services direction. 
• Monitors patient care management for assigned patient care area.
• Conducts evaluative rounds on a continuous basis to assure safe, competent, quality patient care, maintain visibility, and maintain a working knowledge of unit/staff activity.
• Promotes inter/intra-departmental collaboration and communication in the management of clinical practice.
• Complies with Universal precautions, Hazardous Materials Management Program, Infection Control/Safety Policies.
• Evaluates and implements staff development/education to assure quality nursing care delivery that is based on new technologies, trends, interventions and research findings.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of patient care/services.
• Delegate the work associates with a particular responsibility and competency, to qualified staff members.
• Uses available support services and nursing resources as necessary.

 

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Develops, evaluates, and monitors quality through a formalized process. 
• Completes Quality Improvement activities on a quarterly basis and submits to Director, Surgical Services and the Quality Improvement Committee.
• Analyzes data to determine issues/areas for improvement and initiates change, with staff input/participation, to assure compliance. 
• Completes safety, Joint Commission, etc., checklists as necessary to assure regulatory/medical center compliance. 
• Assures that all physicians performing services in the designated unit are current members of the Medical Staff at Seton Medical Center.
• Monitors physician suspensions until cleared by the Medical Records Department.

 

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY/PRODUCTIVITY

Prepares and monitors unit budgets, (wage, non-wage, capital and revenue) to accomplish fiscal objectives.

• Develops systems to monitor budgets on an on-going basis and establishes mechanisms to evaluate, track and report variances.
• Responsible for assuring appropriate quality and quantity of nursing staff to meet patient care requirements and meet productivity/efficiency standards on a bi-weekly basis.
• Develops capital equipment budgets in collaboration with physicians and department staff. 
• Evaluated proposed equipment in a systematic process to achieve optimal results, submits requests for purchase

Implements cost containment measures through:

• Instilling an attitude in staff of “work smarter not harder.”
• Review historic nursing tasks that are no longer valid and implement changes based on new trends and research findings.
• Review/evaluate staff mix and makes changes as appropriate to assure cost effective patient care delivery.
• Monitors use of overtime, supplemental staffing, and benefit utilization to determine trends and initiate changes to maintain fiscal compliance. 
• In collaboration with support departments, establishes appropriate supply/equipment levels based on justified need and patient complexity and implements changes as necessary to assure non-wage budget compliance. 
• Collaborates with Materials Management to manage purchasing process.
• Monitors supply and implant expenses to evaluate opportunities for savings
• Communicates budgetary information to the staff, seeking input with the goal of productivity and increase efficiency.
• Maintains an awareness of trends/developments in health care systems to assure a competitive edge. Markets new programs and technologies which appeal to physicians, managed care organizations, patients, and Seton Medical Center. 
• Monitors cost and recommends changes in systems to ensure budget neutrality. Submit data to the appropriate DON, AND, and/or Vice President for approval.

 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP, PROFESSIONALISM

• Demonstrates sound management and leadership principles with all contacts.
• Promotes participative management with staff, physicians, and other personnel to encourage active involvement in unit and patient care decision-making.
• Role models professionalism through risk-taking, collaborative relationships, networking with colleagues, problem solving, and marketing of self, staff, and Medical Center.
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, visibility, humanism, and humor in interactions with all contacts by using sound communication principles. 
• Initiates consistent discipline with all staff to assure fairness and resolves conflict using problem solving techniques.
• Conducts all personnel activities, (hiring, discipline, payroll scheduling, evaluations, commendations, etc.) in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements, etc.
• Functions as both a designer and initiator of controlled change in the work environment. Utilizes organizational and group dynamics to facilitate the change process. 
• Ensures Vincentian Values are reflected in carrying out the accountabilities of the position. This involves participating in the annual report of the department’s compliance to the values, being knowledgeable of the Vincentian Values and actively communicating the Values to department staff members and clients.
• Develops, implements, and monitors unit operational objectives with staff input which is consistent with policies and procedures, Practice Standards, and strategic direction of the Medical Center.
• Assures compliance to regulatory requirements and standards of professional nursing organizations in policies and procedures.
• Establishes/implements/evaluates patient care outcomes in collaboration with staff and physicians, and places accountability on all staff to assure attainment of positive, patient care outcomes.
• Participates in professional organizations/activities.
• Consistently applies ethical principles in decision-making and problem resolution.
• Demonstrates active listening skills and treats all contacts with dignity and respect.
• Provides timely follow up on patient, physician, and staff complaints in a non-punitive manner. 
• Utilizes formal and informal methods to evaluate and recognize staff contributions to quality patient outcomes, the unit, and the Medical Center. 
• Identifies, prioritize, and organizes work load.

 

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Facilitates staff development through effective use of both internal and external resources.  Assures staff knowledge of education benefits offered by the Medical Center.
• Assures staff awareness and compliance to safety/loss control standards, infection control practices, body substance precautions and Universal Precautions, and Hazardous Waste Management Program.  Seeks opportunities that professional growth of self and staff.
• Actively participates in committees, task forces, and hospital/nursing activities to represent unit, staff, and professional nursing.
• Maintains an open door policy with staff and physicians to assure on-going communication of issues and concerns in order to enhance patient care, nursing practice and guest relations.
• Conducts and documents routine staff meetings to assure the timely communication of information, obtain feedback, and assure progress toward goal attainment. 
• Initiates and/or participates in the review and revision of policies and procedures on an on-going basis.  Assures staff education of content changes in policies and procedures in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrates the ability to negotiate.
• Provides employees with on-going feedback regarding behaviors/performance to assure performance ratings are objective and not a surprise.
• Completes performance appraisals in a timely fashion.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Specialists, assures orientation of all new associates, yearly required training programs and bi-annual BCLS certification. 

 

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Fosters a cooperative effort in meeting the goals of the team and sharing the workload. 
• Communicates a positive and caring attitude toward unit, peers, staff, patients and other contacts.
• Seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed.
• Recognizes and utilizes appropriate lines of communication.
• Applies concepts of effective communication with all contacts.
• Conveys ideas, concepts, and facts in a logical, understandable and concise manner.
• Uses problem-solving approach to resolve job-related issues.
• Has the ability to listen, comprehend and respond immediately to directions.