CTICU Nuse Manager

About the role

Manages a defined area of organized patient care services. Participates in organizational leadership functions and collaborations with other organizational leaders and medical staff in designing and providing patient care and services. Allocates available resources to promote safe, efficient, effective and compassionate nursing care, provides input into executive level decisions, and keeps staff informed of executive level activities. Provides direction to patient care staff to promote quality patient care, nursing services, and a culture of safety on a continuous basis. Ensures consistent nursing standards guide the provision of nursing care. Serves on the Nursing Leadership Council to provide clinical perspectives to issues, as well as, serves as a staff and patient and family advocate.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates patient care, within their defined area of responsibility, through established standards subscribed by the American Nurses Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act.
• Develops, manages, and maintains budgets in defined areas of responsibility.
• Participates in developing and implementing organizational strategies to improve the delivery of care.
• Provides input into executive level decisions and keeps staff informed of executive level activities.
• Serves on the Nursing Leadership Council to provide clinical perspectives to issues, as well as, serves as a staff and patient and family advocate.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Masters degree in Nursing or other healthcare field preferred.
• RN with open heart experience preferred. Previous experience in Nursing Leadership required. LVAD/transplant center preferred.
• Certification in Nursing Administration or appropriate specialty preferred.
• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.

Other Requirements

• Knowledge of current theoretical approaches to the delivery of nursing care.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of finance to develop, manage and maintain budgets in defined areas of responsibility.