What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE MANAGER - NEUROSCIENCE position at LifeBridge Health?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Nurse Manager-Neuroscience Center (3 South unit) is responsible for ensuring that safe, age-appropriate patient care is provided during hours of unit operation. Functions as role model, advisor, resource, and leader for other members of the patient care team. Unified by the core purpose of creating a healthier community one person at a time, the members of the Division of Patient Care Services commit themselves to sustaining a culture focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes. Each employee is obligated to deliver highly reliable care while adhering to all National Patient Safety Goals. This occurs within a learning environment that is supportive and just, where each employee is valued for their contribution to the collective safety of patients, staff, and visitors. Of equal importance is each employee's commitment to the value of teamwork in order to promote a unified and spirited workplace.
UNIT SUMMARY:
The 3-South Neuroscience floor is an essential part of The Joint Commission and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services certified Primary Stroke Center at Sinai Hospital. In addition to stroke patients, Neuroscience nurses care for neurosurgery, epilepsy monitoring (EMU) and normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) patients. All 36 beds are telemetry capable.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a CCNE accredited School of Nursing required; master's preferred
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5 years progressive nursing experience in specified field with preference for demonstrated progression in supervisory responsibilities
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American Heart Association BLS (CPR) and ACLS
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Maryland Registered Nurse License (RN)
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National Certification preferred within one year of hire
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