Nurse Manager

				Overview:

To ensure the delivery of quality patient care by assuming responsibility for management of the nursing unit(s). To establish control by assessing, planning, directing, evaluating, and coordinating of unit activities.

Responsibilities:

* Develops patient care standards that are specific to the unit patient population.
* Analyzes and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care using patient care standards and critical indicators.
* Provides direction and supervision to health team members to ensure implementation of plan of care.
* Organizes staff using their clinical expertise in determining patient assignment.
* Ensures appropriate documentation of Nursing Care in accordance with Department of Nursing policies and procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
* Plans for and schedules patient-centered conferences that are geared toward the planning and administration of care that meets the individual needs of the patient. Encourages all levels of staff to participate.
* Performs human resource functions for staff, including recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, attendance verification, and evaluation.
* Serves on the Nursing Service performance improvement committee.
* Assumes the role of patient advocate respecting guidelines relative to patients' rights.
* Submits monthly reports to the Vice President of Nursing.
* Maintains Patient Satisfaction at acceptable levels. 
* Controls FTE and OTPS expenditures within budgetary constraints. 
* Maintains a positive working relationship with the Medical Staff and other Hospital Departments. 
* Participates in Hospital Committees as assigned. 
* Implements Quality Assurance/Improvement Programs for their units. (not just serving on the Committee); achieving expected results. 
* Ensures compliance with all Hospital Policies & Procedures. 
* Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree required. 
* Master's Degree in Nursing required.
* Minimum three (3) years job related experience required.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Additional languages preferred.
* Basic computer knowledge

Licenses, Certifications:

* Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in New York State required.
* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
* Additional certifications may be required based on specialty.

Physical Requirements:

* Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending. 
* May include some repetitive motions. 
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center