Nurse Manager - Cardiovascular Pcu, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Unit D5

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by planning, directing and assessing all unit functions to include evaluation of patient care on a 24 hour basis on an assigned unit. Additional functions include participation in the development of policies and procedures for the Department of Patient Care Services, implementation of Health First policies and objectives, interview and selection of personnel, budget preparation, and cost effective operations, scheduling and assignment of personnel, employee performance appraisals, quality improvement activities, counseling and disciplinary actions as needed, at all times serving as clinical and professional role model to staff and contributing to their professional growth and development.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Quality/No Harm:

• Utilizing the behavioral interview process, selects staff with qualifications that are appropriate to the needs of the unit.

• Clinical standards are met within three months of employment.

• Conducts disciplinary conferences for individuals not following hospital policy/procedure or whose actions necessitate corrective action.

• Documents individual counseling and disciplinary actions with employee at all times.

• Conducts timely and periodic performance appraisals based on pre-established standards.

• Ensures competence and education of associates in designated field.

• Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and other organizational and regulatory agency standards with quality indicators and core measures.

• Performs those clinical skills within the scope of practice of a registered nurse in the state of Florida for which competencies have been validated

Customer Experience:

• Responsible for Patient Experience as evidenced by positive patient satisfaction scores for specific unit

• Ensures consistent performance of purposeful hourly or team rounding, bedside shift report and no pass zones.

• Supports the Health First Philosophy

• Associate supports engagement through adherence to the I-CARE commitments and Health First Philosophy

Stewardship:

• Ensures cost effective unit operations within budgetary expectations and corporate financial goals

• Processes requests with justification for additional unit needs outside of established targets to the Department Director

• Monitors ordering of unit supplies and equipment with adequate inventory of supplies for unit needs

• Assures all equipment on the unit is operable and safe

• Assumes 24-hour accountability for unit activities

• Prepares and adjusts 24-hour staffing plan based on unit census and acuity on a daily basis.

• Ensures schedules are completed on time and in compliance with approved staffing plan.

• Serves as role model for all unit staff by setting an example of high standards in conduct, attitude, performance and patient/family relations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing o BSN required - conditional and time limited waiver for BSN requirement may apply to internal associates who complete their BSN within 3 years of transition to new role (grand-father provision)

• Licensure: Current Florida RN license or endorsement

• Certification: o Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain o National certification in relevant specialty or in Nurse Administration preferred

• Work Experience: o Minimum of 2 years acute care clinical experience preferred o Previous nursing management experience preferred o Meets all qualifications required in RN job description

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: o Must have knowledge of TJC (The Joint Commission), Florida Nurse Practice Act and other applicable agency regulations o Must be able to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language o Sound organizational skills to include time management and problem solving o Highly developed communication skills, verbal and non-verbal o Maintains professional competencies by attending continuing education programs and participates in professional organizations o Basic computer skills utilizing the windows environment o Must be able to speak and understand written and verbal instructions in the English language

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks

• Good physical condition and without assistance must be able to lift, push, or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to pass color blind testing to perform those POC tests requiring color changes

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for 90% of assigned shift

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to display and promote elements of good service.

• Must have ability to listen well and analyze needs from various ages and levels of education.

• Must have ability to access, interpret data and educate members of the healthcare team, patients, and significant others of various ages.

• Ability to concentrate on multi-priority activities during shift

• Ability to respond appropriately to life threatening & stressful situations.

COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST:

Must meet the charge RN/supervisor competency assessment/skills checklist requirements in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act within 3 months of employment and annually.