NURSE MANAGER

Principal Accountabilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for unit operations, including but not limited to Patient Safety initiatives, Quality standards and outcomes, Patient Experience strategies, Competency and clinical performance of nursing staff, Productivity management
• Evaluates clinical performance of all unit staff under oversight of Administrative Director. Manages the unit based clinical competency program utilizing appropriate educational resources
• Assists with hiring decisions, Oversees new hire orientation to maximize the orientee’s learning experience. Assist the preceptor to find optimal learning situations. Facilitates developmental plans, as needed, to address opportunities to improve
• Daily clinical observation of clinical staff’s performance during and after orientation is finished, including review of documentation to ensure regulatory and quality standards are met. Continuous review of clinical competencies for key diagnostic categories
• Serves as a primary communication resource for physician interaction for the unit. Facilitates the RN implementation of the plan of care for patients through effective communication with the health care team
• Manages shift productivity every 4 hours including, but not limited to, staffing for ADT, midnight census and sitter utilization
• Monitors compliance with all applicable external agency regulations. Ensures compliance with all personnel to safety standards, Hazardous Materials Management program, Universal Precautions, and Infection Control

Qualifications/Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor degree in Nursing or in progress of obtaining BSN. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of supervisory experience required or at least 3 years of charge nurse experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Current California Registered Nurse License. Certification in area of specialty preferred. Current BLS/ ACLS through American Heart Association
• Skills, Abilities & Knowledge: Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate with various individuals both inside and outside the organization; and able to understand and create reports/presentations/proposals. Proficient with computer systems including but not limited to MS Office.