What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE MANAGER position at Good Samaritan Hospital?
II. POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer the Nurse Manager is responsible for maintaining the efficient functioning of the Unit, which is under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse). Promotes a strong line of communication with department staff and ancillary services.
III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Responsible for initiating, guiding, and directing the coordination of nursing services provided, including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance evaluations, and staff grievances.
- Functions as a resource person for nursing and other staff members and assists in necessary education to promote effective management of the Unit.
- Assumes responsibility for all the overall quality of nursing care provided by the Mental Health Units.
- Makes decisions regarding activities in area of responsibility in collaboration with the Director of Psychiatric Nursing in unusual situations.
- Provides continuous assessment of nursing staff.
- Participates in formulating budget for the Unit.
- Maintains effective use of manpower, equipment, and supplies.
- Participates in appropriate departmental and hospital committees with a focus on providing input regarding improving the quality of patient care services in the facility.
- Communicates actual or potential problems with Director of Psychiatric Nursing.
- Maintains communication with Nursing Administration to provide for appropriate staffing on all shifts as needed.
- Assesses patient care activities on an ongoing basis.
- Makes adjustments in nursing staff as required.
- Supervises overall nursing care performance and maintenance of quality patient care.
- Defines and implements ongoing performance improvement activities for areas of responsibility which correlate to hospital-wide performance improvement activities with involvement of all levels of personnel.
Requirements
IV. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Current licensure in California as a Registered Nurse.
Bachelor's in nursing preferred
Minimum of four years clinical practice with emphasis on leadership and management experience.
Current B.L.S. and A.C.L.S. certifications.
V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Activity : Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light to Medium Work
Working Hazards or Risks - routine hazards and risks involved in performing nursing activates, including potential exposure to infectious processes, potential exposure to hazardous substances, potential musculoskeletal injures.
OSHA Blood Borne Risk Category I.
