RN Nurse Manager - 2E: Med Surg/ Ortho

Summary

The Nurse Manager is responsible for and performs line management functions for the assigned area. Demonstrates responsibility for the overall fiscal management of the department, conducts and manages performance improvement activities, develops and monitors departmental policies and procedures, acts as a Chief Retention Officer, and performs human resource functions. Provides leadership to the unit aligned with Peake of Care and Relationship Based Care principles. Leads unit culture and functions in keeping with the organizational and nursing mission, vision, and values.

Financial Management

• Prepares yearly operating and capital budgets based upon departmental initiatives, projected volumes and benchmarked staffing standards.
• Controls the financial performance and productivity of assigned departments to meet budget.
• Manages personnel scheduling according to budget, volume, and patient acuity.
• Identifies and explains monthly budget variances.
• Develops and implements cost reduction and revenue initiatives within the department.
• Monitors department payroll to assure adherence to policies by staff and eliminates unnecessary overtime.

Patient Care Management

• Creates a culture of service excellence that ensures patient and family satisfaction and optimal patient outcomes.
• Utilizes patient rounding to ensure that care standards are being met and analyzes patient care needs to guide staffing decisions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors unit quality improvement plans.
• Establishes collaborative relationships with physicians, other disciplines, and other leaders to achieve clinical practice outcomes.

Human Resource Management

• Manages human resource functions according to organizational policy and procedure.
• Recognizes staff for performance excellence and effectively evaluates and coaches staff with areas of needed development.
• Creates an environment that encourages, recognizes, and rewards risk-taking, creativity, and innovation.
• Implements a unit structure and process that supports shared governance.

Professional Growth and Behavior

• Demonstrates clinical competency and remains current in professional area of practice.
• Utilizes opportunities for professional growth.
• Presents lectures and in-services for staff, patients. and orientees.
• Promotes professional nursing practice as defined by the American Nurses Association's Scope and Standards for Nurse Administrators.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: BSN degree

Minimum Experience: 2 years experience in specialized area with Charge Nurse or equivalent experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Minimum Required:

Applicant must be licensed to work as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state. Must have clinical certification appropriate for care area and/or nurse leader/executive certification or obtain within one year of hire.

Must maintain BLS. Other certifications as required of nurses working in the clinical area assigned.