Nurse Manager

Eagleville Hospital - Eagleville, PA

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 1st shift

Eagleville Hospital, an independent substance use and behavioral health treatment and educational organization serving the community for more than a century, provides innovative compassionate care to those seeking treatment for stigmatized illnesses including substance use and mental health.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and is responsible for overseeing Nursing operations for assigned service line ensuring quality patient care by managing staff, assigning tasks, monitoring patient status, coordinating with other healthcare teams, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures, acting as a bridge between nursing staff and hospital management teams with 24-hour accountability. Manages Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Mental Health Technicians.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Staff Management:

Interviews and selects new team members

Performance evaluations and coaching of nursing staff

Disciplinary actions when necessary in collaboration with HR and Union

Scheduling and assigning staff to patient needs

Addressing staff concerns and conflicts

Providing ongoing training and development opportunities

Patient Care Oversight:

Monitoring patient conditions and assessing care quality

Reviewing patient documentation and ensuring accuracy

Identifying and addressing potential patient safety issues

Communicating with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient care

Responding to emergencies and coordinating Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocols

Operational Management:

Maintaining budgeted resource allocation for the Residential nursing units; acts fiscally responsible

Ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures

Overseeing medication administration and controlled substance management with resolution of discrepancies

Monitoring equipment and supplies inventory

Coordinating with other departments on campus

Other duties as assigned by Chief Nursing Officer

Leadership and Communication:

o In collaboration with CNO, responsible for implementing strategic plan

o Maintains professional and regulatory standards

Facilitating effective communication between staff, physicians, and other departments

Promoting a positive work environment and staff morale

Participating in quality improvement initiatives

Utilizes the SBAR communication format

Applies the Safe Crisis Management techniques and assists patients, families, and other customers with concern and empathy

Respects patient confidentiality and privacy

Answers telephone calls promptly and professionally

Eagleville Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

BSN or MSN preferred

Current Pennsylvania State license (RN)

Active Advance Life Support (ACLS) certification

Physical Requirements

The person needs to occasionally move about inside the office

Must move between buildings and units

Occasionally ascends/descends stairs

Occasionally transports or moves small to large items

Work Environment

Exposure to infectious diseases

Required to intervene in psychiatric emergencies

Scheduled according to the needs of the organization- weekends and three out of six holidays required

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