What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager, Emergency Services position at Norton Healthcare?
Responsibilities
The Nurse Manager is a professional nurse leader who has 24/7 accountability for a patient care area/department and focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The Nurse Manager maintains a financially stable unit, promotes self and staff development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The Nurse Manager ensures that the Swanson Theory of Caring and patient/family centered care are the foundation for nursing practice and that staff at all levels are involved in allocation of resources, interdisciplinary activities and collaboration.
Norton Healthcare is committed to establishing health equity in every neighborhood, and Norton West Louisville Hospital is an example of that commitment put into action. Opened in November of 2024, this state-of-the-art facility is being built at 850 South 28th Street and will offer comprehensive services, including a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient care, operating rooms and imaging technology. It will serve both adults and children. It’s designed with the voice of the community in mind and will change health care for generations to come.
Qualifications
Required:
- One year as a Registered Nurse
- BSN
- Registered Nurse (KY)
Desired:
- Three years as a Registered Nurse
- Master Degree