Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Critical Care / Full-time

Description POSITION SUMMARY : Is responsible

for daily clinical operations of the Critical Care Unit, Telemetry.

Coordinates all work and call scheduling efforts of the CVIR

nurses. Is accountable for all orientation and training of the

associates regarding best practice process and procedures. Develops

and implements best practices from across CHRISTUS Health within CV

Service Line that will assist the organization in meeting or

exceeding productivity, caregiver engagement, financial, quality

and patient loyalty target outcomes. Establishes infrastructure

required to communicate with multiple physicians and staff to meet

the needs of the Cardiovascular Service Line. Works directly with

the Clinical Director of Critical Care Services to expand and

enhance all service lines as appropriate. This position requires

the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the

Mission of CHRISTUS St Vincent. It is expected that the associate

demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. He / she shall

support CHRISTUS St Vincent’s strategic plan and the goals and

direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). Requirements

DUCATION : Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

BSN preferred. CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : R.N. with current New Mexico

State license. BLS, ACLS and other certification as applicable to

area. National certification in area of expertise is preferred.

SKILLS : Strong clinical and leadership skills Facilitating

interdisciplinary team collaboration Strong nursing knowledge and

clinical skills Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical skills Ability to problem solve; ability to

appropriately confront issues Ability to motivate others as

individuals and as a team Ability to plan, organize, direct, and

manage the activities of others Ability to effectively run meetings

and to negotiate deadlines Ability to communicate with a wide

variety of audiences Experience in dealing with physicians on an

administrative level and ability to work collaboratively with

medical staff members and leadership EXPERIENCE : Minimum of 5 years

of experience in clinical role in progressive care services.Two

years progressive management experience. NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

• Responsible to : Director, Critical Care - Responsible for :

Critical Care Unit, Telemetry ENVIRONMENT : Bloodborne pathogen : A

Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.

x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations. PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS : Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care.

Must be able to handle emergency / crisis situations, prolonged,

extensive or considerable standing / walking. Has knowledge of and

uses good body mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and / or

transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within

normal limits. May be required to lift, push, pull or carry up to

50 lbs. Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working

hours vary, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule

and emergencies.