Nurse Manager - Icu/Cvu - Saint Francis Hospital

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to join our team! This person will oversee our ICU and Cardiovascular/Progressive Care Units.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for setting and maintaining high standards for patient care delivery on a 24-hour, 7 days a week basis. He/she directs work performance of all personnel. Oversees clinical, administrative, financial, legal/regulatory, quality, human resources and productivity issues on the patient care unit.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Develops and achieves unit based goals and objectives in conjunction with Department of Nursing goals and objectives.

• Incorporates staff in the implementation of unit goals/objectives. Sets and maintains clear expectations for staff.

• Communicates plans for implementation of goals/objectives via staff conferences/newsletters/ communication book/other educational programs.

• Monitors and evaluates services delivered on assigned unit.

• Develops collaborative relationship with/between nursing, medical and ancillary services.

• Complies with governing bodies requirements and Regulations inclusive of JCAHO.

• Develops and maintains a system for 24-hour operation of the unit in cooperation with Coordinators, other Nursing Managers and Scheduling/Staffing personnel.

• Directs and evaluates unit-based Performance Improvement and quality care activities.

• Institutes nursing practice changes based on results from Quality Improvement and quality care process.

• Makes rounds on assigned units on a regular basis to assure patient needs are being met.

• In collaboration with staff, establishes a clearly defined process to assure patient care assignments are based upon staff competency and patient care needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware

• BSN required; Master's Degree preferred or must be enrolled in program

• At least 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Critical Care

• Previous nurse management experience required in the acute care setting.

• Outstanding communications skills.

• Able to promote and deal with effects of organizational changes.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage (Effective First day of Hire!)

• Retirement Savings Program

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• And more!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.