Nurse Manager - Neuroscience

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The Nurse Manager is responsible for effectively managing all the activities of the Neuroscience unit; supply procurement, charges, as well as directing and coordinating the daily operations and development of staff. The Nurse Manager utilizes knowledge of nursing practice and applies the management principles of planning, organizing, directing and evaluating quality of nursing practice and patient care, as prescribed by professional standards.

Position Summary:

This position has responsibility for daily operations of the Neurosciences Unit. Oversees the day-to-day clinical aspects; communicates with physicians and appropriate parties in order to manage a quality patient care unit. Participates in and develops performance improvement measures. Assists in the planning of the departmental budget. Responsible for financial accountability within the department, including productivity measures and monitoring. Coordinates educational classes to meet the annual competency requirement of the staff.

Work in a team environment to manage a 20 bed Neuroscience unit with a focus on quality and excellent patient outcomes. Good communication needed with physicians and staff.

Monday thru Friday 8am-4:30 pm (hours may vary)

What the Nurse Manager - Neuroscience will need:

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Maintains current Georgia professional nursing license. BLS required.

Education: Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing, able to read and write English, Baccalaureate degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of three to five years adult medical-surgical experience, preferably at least two years of supervisory experience. Demonstrates leadership ability with excellent performance ratings.

Special Qualifications:

Knowledge and understanding of general nursing principles.

Knowledge of nursing theory.

Competency in ethical decision-making.

Demonstrates effective Communication and Organizational skills.

Effective leadership qualities.

Strategic management skills.

Financial Management skills including budget and productivity.

Effective marketing skills.

Ability to direct positive change.

Knowledge of Performance Improvement/ Risk Management skills.

Human relations management skills.

Ability to effectively direct patient care activities.

Broad knowledge of related standards of care, technical and clinical aspects.

Basic knowledge of computer operations.

The ability to operate, problem-solve many different types of equipment including sterilizes washers, and various patient care equipment.

Must be able to deal constructively with conflict, collect, analyze and interpret data from a variety of sources and take appropriate action.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to direct and provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Must be able to plan, organize and coordinate varied and complex operations.

Must be able to select, supervise, train and evaluate employees.

Counsels and disciplines staff as indicated and by policy and procedure.

Accountable for these services on a twenty-four hour basis.

Must be aware of possible electrical, chemical, mechanical and radiation hazards.

Must consistently use universal precautions; maintain body substance isolation to prevent cross contamination between patients and personnel. Maintain OSHA standards.

Characteristics required- Intelligent, Friendly, Courteous, with a Positive Empathetic Approach.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran