Nurse Manager -Inpatient Operations -

Nurse Manager -Inpatient Operations -

Nurse Manager -Inpatient Operations -
Job Code Number: 161
Department: Trauma ICU
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day shift
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Status: Salaried
Job Details: Description: Plans, coordinates and manages operations and activities within assigned nursing program or organizational unit(s) to effectively and efficiently provide quality health care and maximize patient outcomes in accordance with nursing standards of care, hospital policies and procedures, compliance/performance improvement, safety, infection control, and other regulatory requirements. REQUIREMENTS:  Graduate of an approved Nursing program.  BSN preferred.  License to work as registered Nurse in TN.   Qualified by education, training, or experience to work with the neonate, Infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient population as assignment dictates.  Thirty-six (36) months progressive clinical/nursing experience.  One (1) year in a leadership role required.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within assigned program or unit(s).  Demonstrated technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills with a thorough knowledge/understanding of professional nursing/patient care practices, State/Joint Commission standards and other regulatory requirements.  Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to develop, present, implement and maintain activities within assigned program or organizational unit(s).  Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work for self and others; ability to exercise analytical judgment on work to be done; ability to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills to work collaboratively and effectively with others.  Demonstrated ability to work with multiple independent projects simultaneously. Experience in a union environment desired. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Prolonged standing and walking, utilization of patient care equipment and other physical demands required in a patient care environment; exposure to infectious agents. Visual acuity is needed to assess color changes, to verify accuracy of written materials, and to administer and accurately prepare medications.  Heavy Work - Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 30 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  (May be further defined as "with or without assistance.")  Identify with, share in, and display a commitment to the mission, philosophy, and objectives of the organization. 
CPR Certification Required
TN State RN Licensure Required
1-2 years experience is required