RN Manager - MMG Bariatric Surgery - FT Day

About the role

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day coordination and assignment of patient care for an assigned team of Registered Nurses, Aides and assistants within specialty areas (Cardiovascular, ENT, Oncology, etc.) with the Physician Enterprise
• Assessment of referrals and patient case management
• Maintenance of standards of practice, patient/staff assignments, staff development, quality assessment and improvement
• Communication with all members of the interdisciplinary team in accordance with MLH, Medicare, and accrediting organization policies and standards
• Directs and coordinates all clinical activities and functions to meet company goals and objectives
• Ensures staff assignments align with the Plan of Care; plans for appropriate numbers and levels of staff; promotes and evaluates quality of care and cost effectiveness
• Ensures efficient distribution of services, complete and timely patient documentation, and participation in policy and program development
• Hires, develops, ensures, and retains a competent, productive, and quality-conscious staff
• Develops and implements processes through orientation, training, and education to ensure competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout employment
• Plans for and utilizes fiscal and human resources
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency
• Understands, applies, and supports MLH policies, procedures, and standards and participates in departmental and system-wide activities

Supervision

Supervises a team of LPNs, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants, and Medical Office Assistants.

Education

• Required – Associate Degree in Nursing
• Preferred – Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Work Experience

• Required – 1–3 years in a healthcare environment
• Preferred – 1–3 years of lead, supervisory, or management experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Required – Registered Nurse license in Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Nursing)
• Required – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of quality improvement activities, as might be acquired through experience or training
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as patient records and business plans
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and an interdisciplinary team toward accomplishment of organizational goals
• Ability to communicate verbally with all levels of Associates, physicians, patients, and families
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow

Physical Demands

• Medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision for assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact; exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations