Nurse Manager - Med/Surg - F/T Days

Responsibilities

• 24/7 accountability for the assigned unit(s)
• Daily operations
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Execution of policies & procedures
• Financial management
• Development of strategic projects
• Support of growth and the patient and staff experience
• Absesses, plans, implements, monitors and evaluates nursing practice and the nursing care delivery system
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and goals and objectives
• Manages day to day operations and ensures all team members are knowledgeable in emergency/disaster response policies and procedures with unit specific response plans as needed
• Maintains nursing standards of practice, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies
• Develops, plans, evaluates and consistently monitors budgetary and financial priorities as they relate to the function and delivery of patient care for the service line, includes payroll and scheduling
• Promotes cost effective use of organizational resources, consistently supporting financial objectives and targets while managing acuity workload, volume, variable staffing plans, productivity, variance analysis, budget preparation and equipment/supply management
• Demonstrates leadership skills by establishing and maintaining mutually supportive partners in care, displays effective communication, coaching and mentoring of team members
• Supervises, plans, evaluates and monitors educational programs, evidence-based practice and supports team members in collaboration with the Department of Education and ensures participation as required
• Supports the Magnet Program Director and Magnet program by ensuring the support of a shared governance model, collection of data, writing of exemplars and coordination of the document as requested
• Prioritizes organizational goals and incorporates them into standard work, up to and including leading and/or participating in committee work with clear performance improvement goals that is consistent with the mission, vision and philosophy of nursing and the organization
• Professionally reviews complaints or opportunities for improvement with timely follow up to the appropriate department, up to and including service recovery efforts with patients and/or families, administration or regulatory agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Three (3) years' experience as a Registered Nurse
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs
• A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers
• An exceptional focus on teamwork
• Dedication to ongoing education
• The ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus
• Master's degree in relevant field (preferred)
• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible
• Three (3) years' progressive leadership experience (preferred)
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification