A hospital in the Knoxville area is seeking a proven Nurse Manager for their high-level critical care unit.
About the company:
West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.
Recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility.
Largest employer in Tennessee.
Received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
This company appreciates its employees:
- Competitive compensation package
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
- Paid Days Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug, Life Insurance, Disability, FSA, EAP, and more…
- Retirement Savings Plan, Financial Planning Resources, Educational Assistance
- Student loan repayment assistance
- And more…
About the unit:
The CCU is a 30-bed department comprised of 20 medical, surgical, neurological, and renal beds and 10 dedicated Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) beds. The department is a locked unit for the safety and privacy of our critically ill patients. We specialize in high-level care to critically ill patients with life-threatening conditions, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT). Our CVICU specializes in the care of patients requiring Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) procedures, Impellas, and Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP).
The role you will play:
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.
- Selects, trains, orients, develops, and evaluates performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
- Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
- 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.
- Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
- Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
- Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
- Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
- Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Background:
Minimum Education:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).
Minimum Experience:
- Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
- Must have and maintain Tennessee State registered nurse license.
Knoxville / East Tennessee offers no state income tax!
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