Nurse Manager

Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Provides leadership and supervision of daily operations for assigned services or patient care units. Assures the delivery of quality, patient-centered care in a manner reflective of the Medical Centers mission, vision, values and beliefs. Possesses managerial and clinical skills appropriate to the scope of responsibility. Manages the cost centers fiscal, material and human resources emphasizing staff retention strategies. Participates in department, division and organization-wide initiatives focusing on regulatory compliance and performance improvement. Maintains 24 / 7 accountability for assigned unit(s).

Supervises Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and / or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

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10. Ensures staff members receive an orientation and ongoing educational development based upon organization and service / unit requirements and individualized employee needs / expectations.

11. Recommends prioritized annual competency requirements based on the needs and scope of the service / unit and identified job performance expectations.

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13. Participates in product evaluation studies and consequent decision-making activities.

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16. Works collaboratively with the Assistant Nurse Manager to assure that meaningful leader / employee rounding is completed according to span of control expectations.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Bachelors degree in Nursing or related field required.

Participation in progressive education to advance knowledge / skills / abilities and / or certification in area of expertise preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience managing clinical populations commensurate to assigned service required. Prior first line management experience desired.