What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager position at EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL?
Job description:
Eagleville Hospital, an independent substance use and behavioral health treatment and educational organization serving the community for more than a century, provides innovative compassionate care to those seeking treatment for stigmatized illnesses including substance use and mental health.
Position Summary
This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer and is responsible for overseeing Nursing operations for assigned service line ensuring quality patient care by managing staff, assigning tasks, monitoring patient status, coordinating with other healthcare teams, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures, acting as a bridge between nursing staff and hospital management teams with 24-hour accountability. Manages Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Mental Health Technicians.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Staff Management:
- Interviews and selects new team members
- Performance evaluations and coaching of nursing staff
- Disciplinary actions when necessary in collaboration with HR and Union
- Scheduling and assigning staff to patient needs
- Addressing staff concerns and conflicts
- Providing ongoing training and development opportunities
Patient Care Oversight:
- Monitoring patient conditions and assessing care quality
- Reviewing patient documentation and ensuring accuracy
- Identifying and addressing potential patient safety issues
- Communicating with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient care
- Responding to emergencies and coordinating Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) protocols
Operational Management:
- Maintaining budgeted resource allocation for the Residential nursing units; acts fiscally responsible
- Ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures
- Overseeing medication administration and controlled substance management with resolution of discrepancies
- Monitoring equipment and supplies inventory
- Coordinating with other departments on campus
- Other duties as assigned by Chief Nursing Officer
Leadership and Communication:
o In collaboration with CNO, responsible for implementing strategic plan
o Maintains professional and regulatory standards
- Facilitating effective communication between staff, physicians, and other departments
- Promoting a positive work environment and staff morale
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives
- Utilizes the SBAR communication format
- Applies the Safe Crisis Management techniques and assists patients, families, and other customers with concern and empathy
- Respects patient confidentiality and privacy
- Answers telephone calls promptly and professionally
Eagleville Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Qualifications:Educational Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- BSN or MSN preferred
- Current Pennsylvania State license (RN)
- Active Advance Life Support (ACLS) certification
Physical Requirements
- The person needs to occasionally move about inside the office
- Must move between buildings and units
- Occasionally ascends/descends stairs
- Occasionally transports or moves small to large items
Work Environment
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- Required to intervene in psychiatric emergencies
- Scheduled according to the needs of the organization- weekends and three out of six holidays required