Nursing Manager - ER

About the Role

Abrazo Surprise Micro-Hospital is seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence, inspire the team, and achieve exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices; assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of care effectiveness.
• Establishes mechanisms to track customer service performance and takes corrective action as needed.
• Participates in the development of annual budgets for personnel, supplies, and equipment; manages to budget and monitors variances.
• Assists with Kronos/payroll to ensure accurate data entry.
• Participates in the interview, selection, and orientation of new team members.
• Completes reports and institutes measures for unusual occurrences (e.g., patient falls, medication errors).
• Responsible for cost containment and conservation of supplies, equipment, and linen.
• Addresses ethical issues, including clinical concerns, harassment, and physician/nurse relations.
• Maintains confidentiality in all department-related issues.
• Evaluates department performance against targets and takes appropriate actions.
• Participates in committees and maintains a state of continued survey readiness.
• Leads survey readiness initiatives.
• Manages day-to-day staffing based on patient needs and caregiver skill levels.
• Develops and posts staffing schedules within established timeframes.
• Guides staff in advancing education and leadership skills, including team building, conflict resolution, and delegation.
• Coordinates and ensures completion of orientation competency checklists for new hires and annual competencies for all employees.
• Manages employee performance through evaluations and coaching.
• Assists with special projects as delegated and conducts staff meetings as needed.
• Performs other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Nursing Degree from an Accredited Nursing School or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience in Med/Surg and Telemetry.
• 2 years of management experience.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Arizona.
• CPR certification.
• ACLS certification.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree.

Special Skills

• Able to work under deadlines and utilize independent decision-making skills.
• High degree of accuracy in varied responsibilities.
• Proficient in personal computer skills.
• Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals, and volunteers.
• Self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner.