Position Summary:

Professional nurse leader/manager responsible for the overall management of area(s) under his/her direction on a 24/7 basis.   Manager must be a positive role model by demonstrating professional practice and behavior, being competent in all areas under his/her direction, and actively supporting mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all nursing, administrative and related technical activities to ensure care of all patients in acute care setting. Responsible for ensuring all departmental activities are in compliance with standards established by JCAHO, DFS, hospital bylaws, departmental regulations, institutional policies and procedures and Standards of Nursing Practice for patient care. Responsibilities also include performance improvement activities, human resource management, fiscal management, supply and equipment management, department specific staff development and education, patient experience focus as well as developing and cultivating partnership with all members of the healthcare team including providers. Pursues programs of continuing education/staff development consistent with requirements of Granville Health System.  Participates in educational conferences and updates and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the management of area(s) of responsibility. 

Qualifications:

Graduate from a Board approved nursing program with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina. 

Three (3) to five (5) years recent acute care or critical care clinical experience.

Current BLS, ACLS and PALS training.

BSN degree or working toward BSN or equivalent degree preferred.

One (1) to three (3) years of management experience preferred.

Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing appropriate to the practice setting.

Emphasis on strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to manage working relationships.  

Possesses membership in professional organization for area (s) under his/her direction as well as a nursing management organization or be willing to join after 6 months.

Accountable to: Administrative Director, Inpatient Services