Mgr Nurse - Outpatient Clinic | Pain Management | FT in Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and professional nursing practice of assigned unit(s). Responsible for hiring and firing of nursing personnel, periodic employee evaluations, orientation of new employees, and performance improvement activities. Responsible for cost center(s) budgets. Supervises RN's, Patient Care Associates, Clerical Associates and other clinical support personnel. Coaches and mentors the Assistant Nurse Manager, if applicable, for succession planning.
Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree - New hires effective August 1, 2013, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing. Preferred Education: Master's in Nursing or related field. Necessary Skills: -Previous supervisory experience. -Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. -Ability to function independently. -Demonstrated management skills, conflict resolution, and negotiation techniques. -Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and other regulatory standards. -Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures and the Collective Bargaining Unit Contract. Required Licensure/ Certifications: -Licensed to practice nursing in the state of Florida -BLS from the American Heart Association is required for all areas. -ACLS from the American Heart Association is required for the Pain Management Center (750500). -Effective January 1, 2015, all new hires or transfers must have a professional certification within two years of hire or transfer. -For certifications that require a specified number of cases or hours worked within the specialty, the certification must be applied for once the case/time requirement has been met, and the certification must be obtained within one year of the requirement having been met (e.g.oncology, chemotherapy, diabetes education). : Required Experience: 1-2 years - Supervisory or Charge Nurse experience. -AND- 3-5 years - Clinical experience.