RN Manager of Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Unit

We are seeking one (1) RN Manager of Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care Unit

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer and Assistant Director of Nursing, the Manager of Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care/Progressive Unit is responsible for provision of professional nursing services including the daily management and direction and supervision of functions and activities (internal and external) specific to assigned units. The manager participates in development of departmental polices and standards of care and assists with quality and risk management pertaining to the nursing units supervised. The manager is an integral part of the Nursing Leadership team. The manager collaborates with other nursing leadership, physicians, and ancillary departments implementing and evaluating services, programs, and activities with the goal of continuous performance. The manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and coordination of care on the assigned units including responsibility for cost center(s) budgets. The manager assists in supervision of all acute nursing units, nursing service functions and activities as requested by the CNO or their designee.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a state-approved school of nursing

Licensed to practice, and registered under the laws of the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required

Evidence of leadership and management continuing education activities.

A broad knowledge of nursing and ability to apply necessary skills and techniques

Unit specific certification preferred to Medical/Surgical

1 year of experience as a nursing leader in area assigned with experience in direct clinical supervision required.

Current BLS, ACLS certification.

Completion of Critical Care Course

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works flex times as unit requires. Working hours and days as the position/situation requires

Lifting weights over 25lbs., e.g., moving and lifting or helping lift patients of awkward weights, carrying or moving equipment.

May be called upon to perform services or duties not specified in this job description yet are within the purview of a licensed Registered Professional Nurse and/or documented experience and training of the employee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Provide day to day operational services as assigned within the Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care/Progressive Care Units.

B. Serve on hospital and outside committees as assigned.

C. Participates in Emergency Preparedness

D. Maintains clinical competence in providing Nursing Care to all patients regardless of setting.

E. Acts as a nursing resource of all nursing units

F. Attends Inservice educational programs yearly.

G. Ensures overall functioning of the Medical/Surgical and ICU/PCU and in collaboration with WCCHS managers, including but not limited to practices of safety, infection control, maintenance of adequate supplies, and a positive working relationship with other departments within the facility.

H. Responsible for assuring that nursing care objectives are met for the Medical/Surgical and ICU/PCU Units.

I. The relationship of the nursing department/service to other departments/services/units of the hospital is specified within the overall hospital organizational plan.

J. Facilitates a 2 way flow of information between nursing services personnel and the CNO.

K. Maintains direct patient contact and involvement in patient care in all areas of the hospital.

L. Maintains responsibility for the investigation process of quality/risk issues in the Medical/Surgical and ICU/PCU units.

M. Organizes Medical/Surgical and ICU/PCU structure and plans, direct, and supervises the Nursing Services Department as required in collaboration with nursing leadership and CNO.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Free parking
Health insurance
Paid orientation
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Prescription drug insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness program
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person