RN Manager/Supervisor Full-time
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Administrative Nurse Manager-Southeastern Medical Center

OhioHealth Cambridge, OH 43725, US

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position ensures the delivery of evidence-based practice by professional nursing personnel and other staff in the designated area of responsibility. They are responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the delivery of evidence-based patient care in a cost effective manner. The Manager operationalizes the Nursing Philosophy along with the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of OhioHealth. They are accountable and responsible for administrative and fiscal management of the department and in meeting the goals in all four quadrants of the balanced scorecard at the unit/department level. In addition, they will contribute significantly to the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Responsibilities And Duties:

30% Patient Care

Assumes accountability for ongoing delivery of patient care during all operating hours; maintains a broad awareness of daily operations to guide patient care delivery; assures application of the nursing process by Registered Nurses in the clinical setting assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation ; assures documentation of patient care in the medical record. Uses data from various sources to initiate continuous quality improvement at the unit level. Coordinates nursing care in collaboration with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of health care. Accountable for nursing practice in a safe environment. Participates in process improvement activities and root cause analysis investigations.

30%

Operations and Personnel Management

1. Develops and is responsible for annual operational and capital budget. Manages resources to remain within established budget and controls materials, supplies, and equipment necessary for unit operations. Ensures that budget and program objectives are met.

2. Develops budgeted fiscal year staffing plans. Develops, maintains, and evaluates effectiveness of position control i.e. development of labor budget, determination of FTEs, scheduling FTEs and final approval to ensure compliance with staff plan .

3. Ensures provision of qualified human resources to identified patient care needs; develops, coordinates and approves staffing time schedules, considering scope of practice, competencies, patient needs, and staff competency.

4. Responsible for recruitment, selection, retention and evaluation of personnel. Ensures appropriate orientation, training, competence, continuing education, and professional growth and development of personnel.

5. Effectively evaluates performance of personnel. Advocates work environment that minimizes work-related illness or injury.

6. Assesses impact of, and plans strategies to address, diversity, ethics and the changing needs of society. Strives to provide a workforce reflecting population diversity. Ensures delivery of culturally competent care and healthy, safe working environment.

7. Uses information systems to retrieve, implement, and retain essential records and services.

15% Leadership

1. Facilitates development of leadership activities and promotes staff and self-attendance at meetings and educational programs. Actively participates in organizational committees and decision making.

2. Provides input into executive level decisions; keeps staff informed of executive level activities.

3. Facilitates atmosphere of participative management and development of collegial relationships among nursing staff; ensures registered nurse participation in decision making at the unit level. Participates on Shared Governance Councils. Serves as a link between nursing staff and other health care disciplines, both within and outside of organized nursing services. Actively participates in interdepartmental relationship building.

4. Participates in nursing policy formation and decision making. Identifies methods to achieve and monitor compliance with requirements of regulatory organizations.

5. Participates in renovation and project management.

6. Actively participates in service line growth and practice innovation.

7. Actively participates in strategic planning activities.

15% Professional Development

1. Contributes to development of self and staff through educational programs to meet identified learning needs and through written performance recognition and/or disciplinary procedures.

2. Facilitates and encourages staff to obtain relevant specialty certification. Earns and maintains appropriate specialty certification.

3. Participates in education of nursing and other students in health care environment.

4. Participates and encourages staff to participate in organizational policy formation and decision making.

5. Actively participates in divisional, departmental and hospital/organization activities. Develops and maintains professional competencies by attending educational programs and participation in professional organizations. Seeks opportunities for publication, presentation, and professional leadership in professional and community societies.

6. Serves as a member or officer of community groups or agencies; participates and assumes leadership roles in professional organizations and encourages staff participation.

10% Research and Evidence-Based Practice

1. Ensures an evidence-based practice environment. Facilitates dissemination of research findings and integration of evidence-based guidelines and practices in the health care setting.

2. Identifies areas of clinical and administrative inquiry suitable for nurse researchers.3

. Identifies key measures for department success, based on hospital/organization goal and objectives. Monitors progress of goals and develops actions to attain goals.

4. Communicates goals to staff and others in the organization.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. 

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

Specialized Knowledge: Process improvement skills. Project management skills. May require advance training in specialty areas. Skills in computer applications as appropriate to area(s) of responsibility. Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships, verbal and written communication, management, adult education and nursing practice standards. Minimum 3 years clinical nursing experience. Previous leadership experience such as precepting, charge role, clinical lead role, mentoring, or department committee leadership.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Surgery Administration

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment 

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