MGR- 3 CENTER

• Administratively responsible for all operation and activities within specific service areas.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned services according to hospital policy, objectives, and philosophy.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN desired.

Licensure and Certifications

• Registered with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas.
• CPR Certification.
• ACLS Certification desired.
• Specialty Certification desired.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates competency in the care of patients in area of responsibility.
• At least four years of experience in an acute health care facility strongly preferred.
• Performs wide variety of duties, to include accepting responsibility for the direction, control, and planning of activities in assigned service area.
• Perform under stress when confronted with critical or unusual situations.
• Maintains efficiency and control.
• Sets priorities, makes decisions based on available data and supervises others.
• Remains current in continuing education in both the nursing profession and in the field of specialty.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling of heavy objects.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.
• Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a role model. Collaborates in promoting professional working relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors.
• Assesses plans, directs, and evaluates employees to ensure competency of all age groups in specific service area.
• Encourages and provides opportunities for in-services and workshops. Assists personnel in developing and achieving performance goals and suggestions for improvement.
• Maintains employee records to include attendance and tardy infractions. Takes necessary action to reduce absenteeism.
• Coordinates with division staffer and educator to ensure adequate orientation for incoming staff members.
• Ensured adequate documentation on patient records by evaluating staff using peer review process.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of and enforces unit routines, policies, and protocols.
• Accepts, interprets, and implements policies and procedures pertaining to personnel and patients.
• Plans safe, efficient, and economical functioning of service to ensure Joint Commission and other relevant standards are met.
• Ensures timely and accurate employee payroll approval.
• Engages staff in shared governance activities.
• Responds timely to phone calls and emails placing high importance on timely and effective communication. Ensure closed loop communication with staff, peers, and superiors.
• Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.