Registered Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular ICU

Registered Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular ICU
Full Time, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary:
Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.
Responsibilities:

• Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
• Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
• Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
• Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).

Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.

Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $70,410 - $97,314