The Nurse Manager is accountable for the daily operations of the unit(s) to include staffing, productivity, and service recovery. In addition, this position is available to mentor and develop staff, interface with other departments to assure patient throughput, and collaborate with the professional development department to assess and identify the learning needs of the staff. The manager utilizes both clinical and leadership skills to identify opportunities for performance improvement. The manager participates in the selection, evaluation, and coaching of unit employees.
Nurse Manager Pediatrics, NICU : Role specific scope of responsibility:
The scope of responsibility and accountability for the Nurse Manager continuously evolves to meet the demands of the practice setting. The following responsibilities may also vary based on the identified needs of Patient Care Services.
- Collaborates with the Director to maintain a competent staff through the selection process, orientation to the unit, competency development, and ongoing performance management. Identifies yearly competencies through interaction with staff and facilitates completion of competencies. Facilitates cross-training of staff to meet unit staffing needs based on volume and acuity.
- Manages yearly personnel and supply budget. Maintains unit operations within established FY budget. Assists in the development of the capital equipment budget for assigned unit.
- Interfaces with Bed Coordinators, Case Managers, physicians and nursing units to improve patient throughput through appropriate and timely placement and discharge. Demonstrates awareness of overall needs in the hospital for bed availability and staff.
- Monitors productivity and adjusts staffing based on volume and acuity. Administers and monitors unit expenditures, implementing corrective action(s) to resolve budget variances.
- Plans and organizes unit based Performance Improvement activities. Responds to issues with staff, patients, and physicians and participates in frequent leader and physician rounding. Leads and participates in Pl teams and patient satisfaction efforts on the unit(s) and the hospital as a whole.
- Ensures that unit staff adhere to all internal and external regulatory requirements. Works with staff to understand the regulatory standards and professional standards of nursing practice.
- Participates in the establishment of unit based goals and objectives as well as the overall Nursing Operational Plan. Provides leadership for unit based goals and participate in patient care initiatives as requested.
- Demonstrates a commitment to shared governance, clinical excellence, and the values of Stamford Hospital.
- Develops strong interpersonal relationships on the unit, with peers, physicians and all partners throughout the system. Collaborates with health care partners and teams to promote the patient experience, meet requlatory requirements and deliver evidence based care.
- Partners with educator to conduct simulation drills for clinical areas of responsibility as required.
- Collaborates with the Clinical Operations Director for ongoing assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of ongoing learning needs and implementation of educational programs for areas of responsibility.
- Master's Degree in Nursing is required.
- A minimum of three years experience in nursing supervision as a coordinator, charge nurse or manager.
- Licensed RN is required.
- The ability to compile objective and measurable data and produce written reports is required.
- The ability to develop and communicate written policies and procedures is required.
- High level of competency with computers and computer software such as MS Office or equivalent is required. Specifically, the ability to perform data and statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel or equivalent is required.
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills are required. Preferred professional nursing specialty certification within 2 years of hire.
- NRP & PALS Certification is required
