Nurse Manager - Pulmonary Med Surg

Location: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

About the Role

The 5300 Medical-Surgical Renal/Pulmonary Unit at TriHealth Bethesda North is a 43-bed unit specializing in the care of patients with renal and pulmonary conditions, including COPD exacerbations and dialysis complications. Our diverse patient population provides a dynamic environment that allows nurses to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in a fast-paced setting. We are committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere for both new graduates and experienced nurses. Our team focuses on professional growth, mastering essential skills such as peritoneal dialysis, time management, and delivering compassionate patient care.

Nurses on 5300 gain valuable experience and expertise while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. Nurses are equipped with significant technical knowledge related to the respiratory system, the ability to detect aberrant respiratory functions through auscultation, and a deep understanding of renal clearance and medications. Our team is skilled in interpreting lab values and applying them to patient care, helping to ensure the best outcomes for patients with complex medical needs.

Our unit encourages and supports nurses in obtaining professional certifications, including Medical-Surgical (MED-SURG), Geriatric (GERO-BC), and Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (CPDN). We are affiliated with respected professional organizations such as the ANCC, ANA, the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and the American Society of Nephrology, ensuring that our nurses stay connected to the latest advancements in the field.

Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care, where nurses grow professionally and personally while making a real impact in the lives of their patients.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse-physician partnerships.
• Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision-making skills in a fast-moving Med Surg setting.
• Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence-based nursing care across diverse patient populations.
• A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses.

Responsibilities

Quality and Patient Safety

• Monitors key quality, safety, and nursing outcome indicators.
• Implements performance improvement initiatives based on data and best practices.
• Ensures care delivery meets regulatory standards and customer expectations.
• Evaluates internal and external customer satisfaction to drive improvements.

Retention Risk Assessment

• Actively identifies staff concerns and potential retention risks.
• Supports retention of new employees, particularly new graduate nurses.
• Maintains high visibility, availability, and approachability on the unit.
• Varies work schedule to ensure leadership presence across shifts.

Staff Recruitment and Selection

• Assesses departmental staffing needs and sets recruitment priorities.
• Partners with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring efforts.
• Networks internally and externally to build a strong candidate pool.
• Interviews, evaluates, and selects candidates aligned with unit needs.

Customizing Staff Development

• Identifies staff educational and professional development needs.
• Collaborates with nurse educators to support learning opportunities.
• Monitors staff performance and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Addresses performance gaps through coaching and corrective actions.

Enhancing Unit Communication

• Promotes open, interactive communication with staff.
• Provides opportunities for feedback and staff input on initiatives.
• Builds effective, collegial relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Unit Leadership

• Collaborates with staff to achieve strategic nursing and unit-specific goals.
• Develops leadership skills among staff, including Shared Leadership Committee members.
• Fosters a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and collaboration.

Leadership Performance Standards

• Achievement of annual pillar goals: Safety/Quality, Service, Growth, Culture/People, Finance.
• Consistently models and utilizes TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics, and ALWAYS Behaviors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS).
• Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Membership in related professional organization preferred.
• 2-3 years' experience in progressive leadership in nursing, preferably within a Med Surg setting.
• 2-3 years' experience within a clinical acute care nursing setting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Career growth opportunities.

Schedule

• Full-Time Days, Monday through Friday.
• No weekends or holidays, but includes 24-hour call responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• Bending: Frequently
• Climbing: Rarely
• Concentrating: Consistently
• Continuous Learning: Consistently
• Hearing (Conversation): Consistently
• Hearing (Other Sounds): Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication: Consistently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs.: Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs.: Consistently
• Lifting <50 Lbs.: Consistently
• Pulling: Consistently
• Pushing: Consistently
• Reaching: Consistently
• Reading: Consistently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Consistently
• Stooping: Consistently
• Talking: Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently
• Use of Hands: Consistently
• Color Vision: Consistently
• Visual Acuity (Far): Consistently
• Visual Acuity (Near): Consistently
• Walking: Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, all TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello".
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service.

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members, and the community.