Location
North Richland Hills TX

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Medical Surgical

Description

Top Client in need of Nurse Manager of Med-Surg RN

Position Summary:

The Manager is responsible for the supervision, coordination and evaluation of nursing care provided on the assigned unit(s). The Manager also coordinates and supervises the activities for the unit, which supports the safe and efficient delivery of care. The Unit Manager assists the Department Director in the implementation of Performance Improvement activities, hospital policies/procedures and in the financial management of the Unit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
• Interviewing and hiring nursing staff.
• Scheduling nursing staff.
• Clinical resource for the Nursing Unit.
• Serves as an advocate for nursing staff.
• Evaluating staff performance.
• Discipline, counseling and staff development.
• Participates in financial management of the assigned unit.
• Participates in financial planning/budgeting for the assigned unit.
• Plans and conducts staff meetings.
• Plans and coordinates unit related in-services
• Manages clinical activities on assigned unit, assuring age specific standards are maintained by staff as well as manager.
• Maintains 24-hour accountability for the direction, supervision, coordination and evaluation of activities and services of the assigned unit.
• Seeks opportunities to improve department or interdepartmental processes.

Licensure/ Certification/Registration:

• Current Texas State RN license or compact license is accepted.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS issued by the American Heart Association required

Education:

• BSN REQUIRED
• MSN – Preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of recent acute care Med-Surg RN experience, at least one in the Med-Surg area. A least 1-2 years of leadership experience in the Med-Surg is required.