Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Carondelet Saint Mary's Hospital
Tucson, AZ
5x8 hrs, Days

Welcome to Carondelet Health Network, where making a real difference in people's lives is at the heart of everything we do. Beyond just medical treatments, we believe in the power of genuine connections and heartfelt compassion. It's what sets us apart and makes us truly special.
When you join our team, you're not just stepping into a job – you're becoming part of a community that uplifts and supports each other every day. We know that healthcare requires a unique blend of talent and dedication, and we are fully committed to providing an environment that enriches and rewards your journey.
Picture yourself among the brightest healthcare professionals, all united by a common purpose: caring for our community with unwavering commitment. At Carondelet, you won't just find colleagues; you'll find awe-inspiring teammates who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.
If you're ready to go above and beyond, to embrace the energy and camaraderie that Carondelet Health System offers, then join us on this incredible adventure. Together, we'll create a healthier, happier world – one patient at a time. Let your career find its purpose here at Carondelet.

Nurse Manager FT Position Summary

Accountable for associate performance and provision of patient care within specific environment and shift. Monitor fiscal and budgetary operations and provide support for the vision and direction of specific areas. Responsible for ongoing interface and frequent communication with patients, customers, associates, and management. Effectively manage change, facilitate innovation, foster teambuilding.

Responsibilities
-Provides direct nursing care as required by patient demand in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Includes taking patient load and covering Clinical Lead position as needed.
-Provide financial review of administrative reports, accountability reports, benchmarking graphs, business plans, marketing initiatives, and variance reports. Take action as required to meet productivity targets and control expenses.
-Oversee budgets and capital for department. Forecast future budgeting needs and participates in budget development.
-Review department compensation, implements HR policies, recruitment, associate status changes, and associate access to patient care systems
-Provide leadership and set expectations for the roles & responsibilities for subordinates and Clinical Nurse Leaders.
-Develop staff competencies and provide information for staff positions.
-Provide performance coaching that may include performance improvement plans, corrective action and termination.
-Compile and conduct charge master review and make changes. Provide for accurate billing of department charges.
-Supervise department recruitment for open positions and assist with retention activities (comp team, R & R Initiatives). Complete position replacement forms and processes
-Authorize reimbursement requests, special checks, petty cash, and other requests
-Lead special projects (current / planned), coordinate move requests.
-Interface with Information Systems regarding department computer applications and systems.
-Participate in hospital-wide committees.
-Conduct hourly, purposeful rounding on patients and employees.
-Conduct employee evaluations (new employee, annual, performance improvement plans). Coach and develop employees.
-Participate and support network initiatives such as patient experience, quality and patient safety and hospital/department specific initiatives. Achieve or exceed established quality and clinical outcomes.
-Facilitate department meetings and huddles. Attend required hospital, department and medical staff meetings.
-Oversee orientation process of new associates and staff to the department. Ensure initial competencies are demonstrated and documented.
-Facilitate educational opportunities and staff development in collaboration with Network education including Information Systems courses, web based training, Team Building, Clinical Coach training, and competency development.
-Complete required/mandatory education: Safety, Disaster Plans, and Infection Control.
-Monitor and take appropriate corrective actions to secure any unsafe situations.
-Oversee flow of equipment, supplies, and staffing to maintain adequate levels.
-Maintain unit’s compliance with hospital procedures and policies.
-Develop a plan for customer/patient care delivery within the unit.
-Support the business development process and provide information to support the development of the hospital business goals.
-Monitor the efficiency of the unit’s operations and recommend improvements.
-Maintain department survey readiness to ensure all regulatory standards are compliant.
-Understand, interpret, and model the values of CHN/Tenet; clearly and consistently communicate these values to associates; ensure that the specific environment vision is in alignment CHN’s mission and values.
-Provide and maintain customer satisfaction. Respond to the needs and expectations of internal and external customers (patients, partners, stakeholders, payors, physicians, associates, volunteers, visitors, families, students, and instructors, etc.); provide appropriate feedback; implement plans and strategies to maintain customer satisfaction.

THE NURSE MANAGER CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Business, Public Administration, Management or related field.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Current Arizona RN License in applicable discipline. Certifications dependent on department: BLS, ACLS

EXPERIENCE
Required: 3 years’ related experience; minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience. Knowledge of team building, systems thinking, complex problem solving, negotiating and influencing; change and conflict management; data analysis; coaching and mentoring, strategic planning, business strategy development. Computer skills required.
Preferred: 5 years’ related experience; 3 years supervisory experience