GI Services Nurse Manager

Summary:

The Nurse Manager, under the direction of the Director of Surgery Services, assists with the development, maintenance, and evaluation of an environment that supports the practice of nursing and the delivery of high quality patient care on a twenty-four hour basis for GI Services. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the monitoring of staff and quality of procedures in their area of supervision. The Nurse Manager is responsible for carrying out assignments in a manner to support success in patient care, financial management, human resources management, leadership, quality and operational management objectives. The Nurse Manager participates in program development and unit performance improvement. The Nurse Manager may fulfill the role of the Charge Nurse, or provide direct patient care or education as needed. The Nurse Manager consistently demonstrates the core values of hospital and serves as a role model to other employees.

The Nurse Manager:

Participates in the development and management of department budgets and productivity targets.

Manages human resources utilization, promotes employee satisfaction, supports staff development, and utilizes the progressive discipline process when appropriate.

Leads employees, supports organizational goals and decisions, implements necessary changes, and participates in strategic planning for service needs and resource utilization.

Maintains and promotes quality service and best practice.

Participates in quality improvement processes and assures implementation of regulatory standards.

Ensures service is provided considering the age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of the patients served.

Continually evaluates departmental function and the delivery of patient service.

Keeps Director and administration informed regarding level of care/service being provided and level of patient, employee, and physician satisfaction.

Acts as a liaison between the patient/family, physician and patient care team as necessary to problem solve.

In conjunction with Director, translates knowledge of professional and regulatory standards to policies, practices, and procedures and maintains for current changes.

Researches interdepartmental problems/issues and takes corrective action in timely manner and promotes respectful responsive communication between departments to promote patient centered care.

Supervises staff in service areas. Guides staff in the adherence to applicable standards of care / practice and/or departmental / organizational expectations.

Acts as a resource to other departments for education and information in area of expertise.

Performs nursing assessment according to professional nursing practice.

Plans patient care using a multidisciplinary approach and individualized patient care plans.

Implements planned interventions in a safe and technically competent manner.

Evaluates outcomes through monitoring of patient and makes appropriate changes in care to improve outcomes.

Meets teaching needs of patient and family.

Functions within limits specified by Nurse Practice Act and Title 22.

Documents patient care appropriately according to policy.

Minimum:

Five years cumulative experience in GI.

One year of supervisory experience in the relevant area of expertise.

Desired:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.

Two years Critical Care experience.

Membership in a professional organization and attendance to conferences regarding management and supervision of employees.