Manager Nursing RN Medical Surgical in Gladwin, MI

Summary Under general direction of nursing leadership, the manager is responsible for planning, organizing and directing of the operations and staff of the Medical/Surgical, ER, and Nursing Supervision team. This position maintains 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the quality of care and services provided to the customers. Additionally, managers have the responsibility and accountability for planning, direction, coordinating, and evaluating nursing care to ensure optimal patient health outcomes in their respective departments. This position links nursing management with nursing care through the application of organization and nursing service policies, procedures, and care delivery model. The manager attains knowledge and competence reflective of current nursing practice; promotes innovation and futuristic thinking by incorporating evidence based practice and research findings. This position maintains administrative, operational and fiscal responsibility and ensures that procedures are performed in a safe, efficient manner that is cost effective. Responsibilities (30%)* Directs all patient care activity within the unit, including on-going evaluation , treatment, and discharge planning. Establishes patient care delivery goals and objectives that are consistent with the organization's mission. Provides direct patient care when needed and appropriate. (25%)* Responsible for hiring, disciplining and discharging employees within the unit according to medical center policy. Responsible for written Job Performance Reviews for all employees within the unit. (25%)* Determines and maintains the staffing and schedule patterns to provide 24 hour/day, 365 days/year coverage of the unit. (20%)* Collaborates with physicians, all levels of nursing management and other departmental personnel in planning for coordinated services to the patient. Certifications and Licensures Credential:RN: Registered Nurse Qualification Source: MI Essential: true Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer. Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer. Essential: true Credential:FINGERPRINT: Fingerprinting Essential: true Credential:NIMS IS 100: NIMS IS 100 Introduction Incident Command System Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer Essential: true Credential:NIMS IS 700: NIMS IS 700 Introduction National Incident Mgt System Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer Essential: true Credential:NIMS IS 200: NIMS IS 200 Basic Incident Command System Initial Response Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer Essential: true Credential: TNCC: Trauma Nurse Core Course preferred Credential: ENPC: Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course preferred Required Education Education: Bachelor's of Nursing required. Equivalent Experience: Master's Degree in clinical or health related field is preferred at the time of hire or transfer to the position. Associates prepared managers must enroll in a Bachelor's program within 1 year of hire or transfer with completion within 3 years. Education Specialization: NRG Essential: true Other Information OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Designs and conducts process improvement and standards of care for the unit including establishing and writing policies and procedures for the unit. Works with visitors to ensure customer satisfaction, address complaints/concerns in order to meet t heir individual needs. Plans and prepares the annual operating/capital budget for the unit. Prepares planning proposals, justifications for projects, staffing, capital development, and other financial reports as required by the unit. Takes an active role in regular nursing management meetings to influence the direction of nursing service. Actively leads/participates in appropriate meetings. Plans and develops new program and facility renovation as appropriate. Assures compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, standards, and laws such as but not limited to TJC, CMS, and MDPH. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates educational programs for orientation, staff development, and continued growth of all employees within the department. Counsels staff as needed. Responsible for maintaining lines of communication with peers, subordinates, and superiors. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Knowledge of nursing management as normally acquired through three years, or greater experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting with involvement in supervision, charge nurse, project implementation, professional development program, shared governance leadership role, or equivalent. Organizational skills needed to effectively run a department. Written and interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs. Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)