Under the direction of the Nurse Director, the Nurse Manager is responsible for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit to include ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care provided. Provides support to the nursing unit on operational metrics such as productivity, Huron Rounding compliance, behavioral based competencies, Kronos. Works with Director to ensure that staffing grids, and FPC are up to date and current needs are reflected. Works directly with House Supervisors to provide appropriate and timely admission to the facility taking into account current census, inpatient emergency transfers, acuity of the patient, and services provided at each location. Works with Director, House Supervisor, CNO, and Nursing Administrators to ensure that high census surge plans are periodically reviewed and adjusted as service lines change, units close, open, or merge. Surge plans will reflect bed placement across all campuses based on individual patient need, campus capacity, and services offered. Meets regularly with nursing team to ensure consistency in provision of services, resource management 24hrs/day, service excellence to include all ICARE Values, culture of ‘yes’ to accommodate physician partners/patient admissions. Provides timely feedback to staff and works to support their personal/professional growth and development. Provides leadership for nursing staff to meet the needs of onboarding nurses, nurse graduates, and experienced nurses in a variety of modalities including but not limited to: nursing orientation, individualized follow up during the onboarding period, internships, skills fairs, and skill evaluation on the unit. Models professionalism for staff to include obtaining and maintenance of specialty certification(s) and continuing education

Responsibilities

Problem Solving Assumes responsibility for effectively addressing issues and solving problems utilizing professional judgment as evidenced by a satisfactory resolution. Manages stressful situations in a professional and appropriate manner. Clinical Excellence (Quality) Formulates staff schedule and oversees compliance with attendance, managing outliers along with the Director as needed. Identifies and effectively assists in implementation of strategic plans. Actively participates in department and hospital strategic planning and effectively implements programs and services. Conducts daily environment of care review to ensure compliance with TJC standards, federal, state and local regulatory guidelines. Finance Maintains effective utilization of staff resources, equipment, and supplies. Demonstrates efficient cost consciousness by organizing work processes within established deadlines, and using supplies, equipment, and time according to budget. Employee & Physician Engagement Supports team objectives by focusing on team results, handling conflict in a positive manner, sharing information and resources, and listening effectively to team members, and assuming accountability for personal contributions. Holds staff accountable for contributing to teamwork on the unit. Collaborates with Unit Leadership/Staff to develop and deliver strategic employee engagement action plan. Service Excellence Participates in Nurse Leader Rounding on unit in conjunction with Nurse Director; Rounds by assignment and provides feedback to nursing staff following rounds. Creates/fosters a positive environment. Leads by example and holds staff accountable for the ICARE values, their behavior and attitudes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Light Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 25 lbs. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience on unit; Preferred: leadership/management experience.

Education

• Associate's Degree (Required) Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

Credentials

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Dover Building

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lauren R. Lane lauren.lane@vandaliahealth.org