Manager Med Surg

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TYPE : Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT : Med / Surg Manager

LOCATION : Georgetown, TX

SHIFT : Day (No Weekends)

JOB TYPE : Full-Time Permanent

SALARY : $90K-$113k ( HEAVILY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE.)

HIRING INCENTIVES : Sign on bonus up to $15K / Open to relocation assistance

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the unit’s Director or designee, the Nurse Manager assumes responsibility for the direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his / her designated shifts. In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit. Ensures that Departmental mission and objectives are maintained for the unit with interpretation of these objectives to staff as necessary. Coordinates Departmental activities with responsibility for the assessment of the quality and efficiency of these activities. Assesses complexity of patient care and Department service needs to coordinate assignment of nursing staff to meet all required services on the unit.

Job Responsibilities

• demonstrate a sound knowledge base in nursing practice and its clinical application to the patient population served in the unit, including the operation of equipment, and policies and procedures used in the delivery of patient care in the unit.
• maintain communication with other members of the management team regarding potential / actual problems concerns, and with Medical Staff issues. Assists with establishing and maintaining communication channels with Medical Staff and departments in the hospital.
• manage personnel providing direct patient care, with delegation of activities based on patient care needs and competencies of available patient care staff.
• provide direct and ongoing supervision of staff with regard to conflict resolution and personnel policy compliance, including input and / or completion of performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• round on staff and patients daily in cooperation with the Nursing Director.
• monitor and maintains high standards regarding patient care and oversees compliance with core measures on applicable patients. Keeps PI Data and Streetwise up-to-date.

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