Local Contract Nurse Manager RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Morehead, KY
Medasource
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

NURSE MANAGER - ICU

Position Summary:

The Nurse Manager role encompasses patient-focused management, personnel management and development, business administration of the unit, collaborative and team partnerships, and participation in nursing and hospital committees.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·   Responsible for high-quality care with positive patient outcomes.

·   Responsible for implementing and evaluating approved policies, procedures, and standards of care necessary for coordinating and delivering excellent patient-focused care.

·   Collaborates with the registered nurse, physician, other health care professionals, and assistive personnel to plan care delivery on the unit and create joint protocols for patient care.

·   Promotes an environment sensitive to the culturally diverse needs of patients and employees.

·   Evaluates the outcomes of patient care; use patient satisfaction information to recommend and integrate appropriate changes.

·   Interviews, hires, and evaluates unit-based staff.

·   Manages and supervises direct patient care providers and assistive and support personnel in the patient care unit.

·   Applies the unit budget and meets financial targets; uses data to evaluate LOS, HPWI, etc., to balance resource expenditures with workload.

·   Promotes, develops, and evaluates processes and systems for patient care; advocates for resources and systems improvements when necessary.

·   Accountable for compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

·   Directs day-to-day activities of unit-based staff.

·   Conducts daily leadership rounds and patient care rounds.

·   Reviews the appropriate use of equipment, supplies, and physical facilities; holds staff accountable for safe and efficient practice.

·   Continually evaluates quality and safety performance, identifies improvement opportunities, and plans and implements programs for improvement.

·   Collaborates with community health organizations to achieve positive outcomes and enhance the hospital’s community presence.

Education:

Associate's Degree (ADN) required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required within two years of hire date

Experience:

5 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting required; Management experience preferred

Licensure/Certification:

Valid license with the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)

Specialty certification required within 3 years