Nurse Manager, Nursing Education and Clinical Resources

DUTIES AND

Effectively maintains all required records for the department, demonstrates good organizational skills regarding record keeping; organizes, directs, participates in the compilation and analysis of data, and submits reports as required. Directs/delegates staff by correlating patient needs with established standards of care and appropriate level of personnel to ensure an effective operation of the department. Monitors staff’s documentation of the nursing process for completion and reflection of the standards of care.

Plays a key role in risk management by identifying actual and potential problems and make recommendations on how to resolve them by positive interaction. Ensures 100% compliance with Joint Commission, DPH, and OSHA standards. Consistently demonstrates the ability to train and develop staff members for new responsibilities and programs through optimal use of delegation; consistently assigns tasks to staff members in accordance with their personal abilities and limitations; assists staff with defining career paths.

Prepares staff schedules and ensures adequate coverage. Assist the Director in keeping FTE’s within allotted levels. Makes recommendations and takes positive steps to insure budget adherence.

Anticipates capital equipment needs and recommends accordingly. Ensures that there are adequate ongoing educational programs and training opportunities for staff members, including orientation for new employees and relevant inservice education sessions; ensure staff attendance at required educational programs. Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with people; works at establishing and maintaining a good rapport with others throughout the organization.

Within the department, demonstrates the ability to create an environment conducive to optimal efficiency; instills a service excellence approach. Gains cooperation of staff members while working towards the Hospital and department goals. Conducts regular department meetings and conferences for an exchange of information and ideas on patient care, department, and hospital issues.

Supervises staff members in a firm, fair and consistent manner, provides direction as necessary, motivates staff in a positive manner, develops teamwork in accepting and practicing the policies and procedures of the Hospital. Leads by professional example, consistently combines ethical judgment with technical skills within policy and legal guidelines. Demonstrates good leadership by determining areas of responsibility and accountability, delegating authority to staff.

Communicates new or revised responsibilities, reporting relationships and Hospital matters. Regularly measures individual employee performance against established criteria-based performance standards; utilizes evaluations as an objective management tool for counseling staff members to higher levels of performance; completes and discusses the performance evaluation with individual employees in a timely manner. Oversees the disciplinary process as appropriate for all staff within his/her scope of practice to ensure integrity of nursing practice.

Selects qualified staff to effectively carry out department functions. Other duties as assigned.