What are the responsibilities and job description for the NICU Nurse Manager $ 10,000 Sign On Bonus position at PMHD?
POSITION SUMMARY : The NICU Nurse Manager under the direct supervision of the Perinatal Director, is assigned supervisory & clinical responsibilities of the nursing unit / department & staff related to the coordination & operation of the department / unit. Team member whose responsibilities include leading, supervising, & influencing the daily operational activities associated with the assigned team. Supports the overall business plan by monitoring team performance & outcomes relative to established goals / measurements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Staffing
- Maintains a current awareness of staffing, coordination & evaluation of patient care needs. Contributes performance management information of assigned team to Perinatal Director. Oversees optimal daily staffing of unit & patient assignments in accordance with budgeted positions & staff skill sets.
- Departmental & Organizational Resource :
- Actively collaborates with management team to provide department / unit representation at departmental & hospital-wide council & committee meetings. Participates in & may lead productive unit staff meetings. Functions as a role model at the expert level of practice.
- Systems Thinking
- Participates in policy, procedure, guideline development and / or system redesign. Exhibits a comprehensive, intuitive grasp of clinical situations & is able to mobilize needed resources to achieve patient outcomes. Utilizes tools to ensure effective tracking & management of resources & enhancement of care practices. Recognizes system failures & participates in problem resolution, utilizing existing resources or developing new resources.
- Education
- Directs clinical nursing practice. Coordination & assessment of critical care educational development & clinical competency of the nursing staff. Ensuring continued neonatal critical care nursing competency through educational programs for both the newly-hired & experienced nursing staff. Consultation with staff on complex neonatal critical nursing issues. Oversight of comprehensive parent and or primary caretaker education activities. Ensuring the implementation of a coordinated and effective discharge planning program.
- Leadership
- Provides direction & leadership to team members as required & assist the team in identifying & securing necessary resources. Evaluates current practice & makes recommendations for improvement based on best practices, education & research. Mentors staff in professional development of new nurses, preceptor role & in-service education development.
- Quality Improvement
- Participates in the development & achievement of unit based goals & objectives. Oversees employee performance improvement activity, identifies opportunities for team improvement & recommends process to evaluate & implement approved changes.
- Clinical Nurse
- When needed to cover a clinical shift, responsible for independently applying the nursing process through the assessment, planning implementation, evaluation & documentation of neonatal patient care. Selects & administers the appropriate care and incorporating family centered care.
- Accountable for high standards of patient care provided in the unit.
- Demonstrates expertise in delivering quality patient care in the unit :
- Through Performance Improvement involving staff in the studies and promotion and evaluating compliance.
- Submits PI summaries in a timely manner as compiled by the nurse assigned.
- Participates in quarterly Nursing PI meetings to assist in problem solving throughout the hospital.
- Proactively identifies and addresses problems within the unit. Effectively manages conflict and change. Demonstrates expertise in coordinating complex clinical cases.
- Organizes and conducts monthly staff meetings. Submits minutes to the Nursing Office & Perinatal Director within four weeks of meeting. Responsible for timely :
- Educational Activities.
- Performance Appraisals.
- Maintains compliance with all regulations established by regulatory legislative and accrediting bodies and functions within the limits of the State Nursing Practice Act.
- Maintains unit's policy and procedure manual. Responsible for the development and updating of standards.
- Actively contributes to cost control by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
- Maintains and demonstrates professional skills through self-development / continuing education. Attends at least one management class per year and pertinent classes for specific skills relevant to clinical area.
- Creates an atmosphere of motivation and praise and assists staff in reaching its full potential. Works with Education to develop competency assessment of staff.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED :
AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED : New born.
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MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must have the ability and desire to learn job functions outlined in the job description, work as part of a team in order to achieve a common goal and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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