NURSE MANAGER
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Job overview
Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a NURSE MANAGER. The Registered Nurse Manager leads the Medic Surgical Unit at Morristown-Hamblen Health System, a 170‑bed hospital serving East Tennessee. The role oversees high‑quality nursing care, staff development, budgeting, and compliance with policies while fostering a safe, patient‑focused environment on a full‑time, day‑shift schedule.
Key focus areas include Select, train, orient, develop and evaluate performance of department staff, Develop departmental budgets and administer operations within budgeted parameters, and Maintain operational reports, records and collect statistical data for regulatory purposes.
Preferred (not required): Budget Development, Operational Reporting, Statistical Data Collection, and Quality Improvement.
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Overview
Registered Nurse Manager, Medic Surgical Unit
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Morristown-Hamblen Overview:
Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home. To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.
Position Summary:
Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.
Responsibilities
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Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
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Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
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Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
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Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
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Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
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Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
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Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
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Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
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Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
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Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
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Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
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Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
Current state registered nurse license.
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Job Title NURSE MANAGER
ID 4621726
Facility Morristown-Hamblen Health System
Department Name MEDIC SURGICAL UNIT
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