NURSE MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of unit to include clinical excellence and effective collaboration in the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellence in clinical competence in all aspects of assigned unit.
• Serves as a role model and clinical resource person, especially for all new staff.
• Promotes and develops open communication between all staff on all shifts of assigned unit.
• Staffing assignments are patient care centered and based on patients' acuity – assures that this is followed on all shifts.
• Assures that nursing processes are applied to each patient appropriately.
• Sees that documentation is complete; i.e., care plans, Kardex, nurse notes, etc.
• Assists and encourages staff to reach optimum potential, especially in areas of charge, relief charge, QA/QI and educational development.
• Maintains a safe physical environment for patient, staff, family and visitors by observing all staff – maintain infection control standards.
• Collaborate with Clinical Leader in the evaluation and professional development and discipline of all staff on unit.
• Collaborates with Clinical Leader in developing and implementing unit specific goals while adhering to hospital wide goals.
• Participates in reviewing/revising PCS policy and procedures.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of five years of health care experience in a clinical setting, preferably in an inpatient area. Previous leadership experience and certification in related field is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, currently licensed in the state of NY. BSN or BS in a health related field is required or presently enrolled in a BSN program. Membership in a professional organization is preferred.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license; Current BLS/ACLS certification; Recommended: certification in clinical area.
• Has demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and standard of excellence as a nursing practitioner with leadership qualities.