What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager position at Intermountain Health?
As a Nurse Manager at Intermountain Health, you will be responsible for leading a direct care unit or units with 24-hour accountability. You will provide the vital link between the administrative strategic plan and the point of care, creating safe and healthy environments that support the work of the healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops staffing matrices to facilitate safe and quality patient care using practice standards and resource stewardship.
- Evaluates staffing patterns and unit demands, matching competency to patient acuity.
- Demonstrates understanding of labor laws and organizational policies related to human resources.
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and onboards new associates.
- Conducts associate evaluations, assists with goal setting, and initiates corrective action when necessary.
- Facilitates associate education, ensures competency validation, and promotes professional development.
- Promotes cultural competence and an environment that embraces diversity.
Clinical Practice Knowledge:
- Demonstrates growing knowledge of patient populations and standards of care delivery in which the unit(s) serve.
Performance Improvement:
- Facilitates performance improvement by identifying key performance indicators, establishing data collection methodology, evaluating data, and responding to findings with action plans.
- Routinely assesses patient satisfaction and develops strategies to improve the patient experience.
- Monitors and reports patient and associate safety events, participates in root cause analysis, and promotes evidence-based practice changes.
- Maintains regulatory and survey readiness.
Strategy:
- Facilitates and manages change.
- Demonstrates project management skills.
- Participates in emergency response planning and preparation.
Technology:
- Demonstrates in-depth understanding of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and technology used to deliver and document patient care.
- Considers integration of technology to improve care delivery.
Finance:
- Responsible for daily operations of one or more units.
- Demonstrates understanding of operational and capital budget process.
- Promotes stewardship of resources and working within financial targets.
- Monitors budget variances, provides rationale, and develops action plans.
Leadership:
- Effectively manages conflicts and promotes collaborative relationships.
- Demonstrates effective situational management, identifying issues that need immediate response and applying crisis management principles as necessary.
- Engages in personal growth and professional development.
- Participates in and contributes to a professional organization.
- Applies Just Culture principles in event evaluation.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Current license to practice in the assigned state or ability to obtain license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within two years of hire.
- Leadership experience, including leading committees, councils, or professional organizations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN).
- Formal leadership experience as a Charge Nurse or Supervisor.
- Experience with performance improvement processes/tools.
This position requires regular attendance during scheduled shifts and occasional work nights/weekends. Ability to walk, stand, lift, and transport patients, supplies, and equipment is essential. The selected candidate will undergo a thorough background check and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Salary : $44,330 - $68,842
