Manager Patient Care Services - ER / Med Surg

Manager Patient Care Services - Er / Med Surg

Nursing Manager is a first line manager designated as the leader for a specified program area(s), its patient population and assigned staff. As such, he / she has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Uses independent judgment to exercise authority on behalf of the Medical Center, or effectively recommend such action in the following areas :
• May request, recruit, interview, make hiring decisions, and perform retention activities in regard to personnel for this area
• May discipline subordinates according to Medical Center procedure
• Responsible for assigning work to employees and directing the workflow in area of jurisdiction
• Attempts to resolve employee complaints / concerns
• Conducts periodic performance appraisal interviews with subordinates
• Recommends employee advancements / wage increases to Director.
• Promotes, fosters, and upholds the mission statement, vision, and values of the health system.
• Activities and educational opportunities that promote attainment of organizational goals are facilitated.
• Feedback, suggestions, and recommendations related to the achievement of organizational objectives are provided.
• Fosters a safe environment in which staff are motivated and encouraged to accept challenges and opportunities for individual growth as follows :
• Humanistic and / or peer-based corrective action is administered as indicated.
• Outstanding professional nurses are identified and encouraged to apply to the Clinical Ladder Program.
• Staff retention issues are evaluated and recruitment efforts are supported.
• Collegal relationships between nursing staff, faculty of schools / colleges, and students are developed.
• Individual staff progress in accountability-based problem-solving and decision-making is assessed as indicated and annually.
• Staff participation in professional development activities is scheduled and monitored.

Required :

Preferred :

Additional Information :

Requisition ID : 25006206