What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Nursing - Stepdown position at Stepdown in Owensboro, KY - Owensboro?
Summary
Job Summary
Responsible for the staffing and administration of a nursing unit or floor.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensures departmental compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.
- Assists with the hiring, training, directing, development, and evaluating of nursing staff.
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
- Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget.
- Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Support shared governance to engage all nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.
- Empower all nurses to lead and take an active role in decision-making using the shared governance process.
- Mentor/coach NUPIC chair to promote shared governance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
- A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience required
- RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.