Job description:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, the Med/Surg Orthopedic Nurse Manager shares 24-hour accountability and additional responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the Medical Surgical department. Functions will be performed in accordance with the nurse practitioner in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.
- Assures quality of care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.
- Functions effectively as an interdisciplinary team member.
- Accepts responsibility for assurance that quality patient care is provided consistently according to hospital and departmental standards and policies/procedures.
- Accepts accountability and responsibility for achievement of operational and capital budget goals.
- Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
- Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient
- Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
- Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served.
- Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.
- Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 year of Recent Acute Care Leadership experience within Unit REQUIRED.
- Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing; Baccalaureate degree in nursing required.
- RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
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