Neurology Nursing Manager
Locations: MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: 00536699
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
6 North is a unique floor whose primary focus is neurological patients. Our type of patients consist of stroke, seizure, neurosurgery, brain tumors, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Our team is enthusiastic about our patients and warm, welcoming environment supportive of new staff to advocate for our patients.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Designated as leader for specified nursing area, its patient population, and assigned staff. Assumes 24-hour responsibility, authority and accountability for all patient-care activities, unit operation, staff function and staff development. Provides patient care activities to patients of diverse ages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.
- Promotes best practice implementation on unit.
- Works independently with limited direction from the nurse executive using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards and professional judgment.
- Utilizes delegation skills effectively.
- Directs the recruitment and retention activities on the unit.
- Conducts the performance appraisal process.
- Directs health care members (i.e., registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, etc.) in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Operates unit within approved budget.
- Facilitates efficient operation of unit activities.
- Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records.
- Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.
- Directs/provides emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
- Develops an annual operational plan (including scope of service) integrated with Mercy's strategic plan and related departments' operational plans in order to efficiently provide services.
- Develops, implements and periodically reviews all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services.
- Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised.
- Continuously assess and improves the department's performance.
- Supervises assigned management staff.
- Develops annual operating and capital budgets, monitors and analyzes performance and productivity.
- Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, other hospital departments and others.
- Performs other responsibilities as requested by nurse executive.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
- Bachelor degree in nursing required, or actively in pursuit of BSN degree.
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience.
- Prior proven experience and expertise in management, having had a leadership position for at least 1 year.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- BLS certified by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
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