Manager Nursing (General) - Trauma Acute (Stepdown)

About the role

Regional One Health is currently seeking a Nurse Manager for our Trauma Acute (Stepdown) Department. Plans, coordinates and manages operations and activities within the assigned unit to effectively and efficiently provide quality health care and maximize patient outcomes in accordance with nursing standards of care, hospital policies and procedures, compliance/performance improvement, safety, infection control and other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Apprises Director of all activities, pertinent changes in internal/external markets, threats, and opportunities in a timely and anticipatory manner and presents action plans for immediate implementation/approval. Maintains current awareness of customer needs and meets standards and requirements applicable to assigned area(s). Assists Director in the development of policies, procedures and standards related to performance requirements for assigned staff.

• Participates in and supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit goals, objectives, policies/procedures, and standards of care related to professional/patient care practices and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patient needs. Provides clinical expertise and management support to the staff in the delivery of patient care in compliance with defined standards. Ensures compliance with applicable policies, standards, hospital bylaws, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates an effective working relationship with the medical staff, health care team, patients, family members, and visitors. Ensures prompt and effective problem resolution.
• Assists in establishing, analyzing and communicating appropriate quality standards for designated services and programs. Investigates and tracks incident reports. Follows up on patient/physician complaints.
• Initiates/attends cross-functional teams to resolve issues and for performance improvement as required. Represents the department through involvement on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees or task forces.
• Plans, implements and manages unit activities to