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Nursing Manager - FT - Operating Room - Southside Regional Medical Center
I. Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Nurse Manager is responsible for the integration, facilitation, and coordination of administrative and clinical practice for the assigned nursing unit(s) with twenty-four hour accountability. Provides management and clinical support to other nursing units and house-wide as required. Serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource/educator for nurses and other members of the health care team. Develops unit goals and objectives with staff based on analysis of clinical and managerial processes to improve patient outcomes and create a culture of excellence. Represents the unit and is a liaison to internal and external customers. Participates in professional development activities and is active on hospital-wide committees. Demonstrates various styles of management. Participates in unit budget development, responsible for monitoring and variance analysis.
II. Employment Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing. A BSN or higher degree iN Nursing is required/MSN preferred.
Must possess current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Virginia or awaiting reciprocity.
Must maintain current CPR certification.
Work requires knowledge of organization and operation of a patient care unit and nursing care techniques and methods. Possess knowledge generally acquired through three to five years of experience as a professional nurse, with progressively more responsibility and experience appropriate to specialty area.
Must have a broad based knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories relating to nursing diagnosis and treatment, Possesses the ability to perform the range of nursing techniques found in general nursing practice including the unusual and non-routine as normally acquired through three to five years' experience as a professional nurse.
Previous work experience in a supervisory or charge nurse position that required knowledge of financial management and personnel supervision and practice.
III. Essential Job Functions
Identifies the need for change and process improvements related to cost, quality and service. Basic understanding of budgeting process, to include staffing, supply expense and capital expense. Listens and responds; verbally, non-verbal, and in writing, in a constructive manner with the goal of promoting understanding, while building productive relationships. Communicated pertinent information to staff, through key clinicians, which affects daily operations and goal achievement mentors effective communication skills to key clinicians.
Listens to hear the other person's intended meaning, free from own filters or assumptions.
Asks for data and reasoning to deepen understanding or thoughts, feelings and actions.
Reflects or repeats what the other person has said to confirm that you heard and allow the speaker to hear their own words
Paraphrase to confirm what you think the other person is saying
Check perception; listen for feelings and unstated assumptions. Confirm the accuracy of your perception
Identifies, defines and analyzes issues and underlying causes and determines the best course of action by facilitation creative problem resolution. Develops key clinicians to coach staff in integration of complex thought and strategic action to guide decisions. General @types of coaching include
Feedback to reinforce or change a specific pattern of behavior.
Problem-solving to figure out the best approach to resolve a problem, pursue an opportunity or produce a specific result.
Developmental coaching to help define the coachee's professional or personal aspirations and explore alternative pathways for achieving those aspirations
Facilitates others to achieve professional development goals and fulfill their career potential by providing guidance, commitment, recognition and standards of performance. Encourages and supports the use of formal career advancement programs. Utilized appropriate resources to teach and improve clinical practice among staff. Determines the shape of the present and future job environment by developing plans, methods, and work organization to efficiently maintain and improve practices. Maintains a current knowledge of the changing market place related to issues and integrates that knowledge into the planning and strategic direction setting for the organization. Collaborates with other health care providers, payers, consumers and administrators to develop patient related programs. Participates I and facilitates hospital-wide initiatives that represent evidence-based best practices such as CMS, IHI and other current initiatives. Sets an example for others by integrating the organization's operating principles, values, mission and vision; quality improvement and patient experience standards into the day-to-day functioning within the organization. Shapes mission and values foundations by guiding others individually and in teams to a common vision by appealing to their values and interests. Promotes quality by seeking to continually improve processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery. Utilizes Rounding to Influence as a method to improve patient experience, satisfaction, quality and safety.
Connect with patient by introducing self and the purpose of your visit
Observe the overall condition and cleanliness of the environment and the patient (is the white board current; are bundles being followed; are safety measures in place; is medical equipment in use; is pain under control?
Correct concerns and follow-up with patient and staff
Coach and mentor staff by giving feedback immediately and setting expectations. Encourage staff to escalate concerns. Give praise for "good catches" and for meeting expectations of cleanliness, safety and adherence to bundles. Model appropriate behaviors.
Possesses and demonstrates an understanding of personal motivation, values, strengths and developmental opportunities and uses that understanding to promote positive self-change. Accepts and integrates constructive feedback. Demonstrates knowledge of personal/professional strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, limits, and impact of others. Organizes and utilizes a team approach to meet the needs of the department/organization; promotes teamwork to accomplish tasks and departmental/organizational objectives Articulates and demonstrates to individuals how to work together to solve common problems and attain shared goals. Facilitates interpersonal, intra/interdepartmental, and inter-facility relationships. Anticipates customers' needs and seeks opportunities to help and serve others. Demonstrates ability, skill and subject matter expertise in field and acts as a resource to others. Participates on applicable key team activities/projects/committees, and provides expertise in field. Facilitates and evaluates clinical activities directed toward cost-effective, quality patient care. Maintains clinical competencies in the event that staffing is necessary during critical situations. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the lifespan and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Patient populations served (check all that apply)
Infant
Pediatric
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Demonstrates leadership competencies that facilitate an environment that fosters employee engagement, teamwork, and collaboration. Demonstrates stewardship in managing resources and programs/activities within the department/organizational budget.
IV. Other Job Functions
Provides management support to other units and housewide as required.
Run reports, analyze data, enter charges, and reconcile charges as assigned.
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
