Manager Nursing | NICU | South

The Manager of Nursing

Make a Difference
The Manager of Nursing will oversee a level II NICU unit at Community Hospital South. The Manager of Nursing will be responsible for leading the team and supporting the following key responsibilities:

• Achieve department goals and objectives by developing new partnerships between team members, physicians, and the network.
• Align leadership practices with the values, mission, and vision of Community Health Network.
• Provide excellent service while supporting clinical standards and patient satisfaction goals.
• Build strong patient and physician relationships and support staff rounding.
• Ensure staffing assignments reflect appropriate personnel utilization, scope of practice, competencies, patient needs, and level of care.
• Use evidence-based practices to support the right patient mix, improve clinical outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Collaborate with others in a team setting.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Have a positive attitude towards problem-solving.

Applicants for this position should have:

• 5 (five) or more years of RN experience.
• 3 (three) or more years of management/leadership experience.
• 3 (three) or more years of experience in a level II NICU or higher (strongly preferred).
• A 2-year / associate degree Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
• A valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Certification required in relevant specialty or Nursing Administration within 3 (three) years of assuming the role.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Performance Improvement philosophy.
• Ability to manage financial resources, including departmental budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, negotiate, be flexible, and problem-solve.
• Operationalize network goals, objectives, and imperatives.
• Understand the change process.
• Demonstrate leadership competency in effectiveness standards.