POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Manager has major responsibility for implementation of  strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / resident / family experience.   The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development, staff empowerment, collegial relationships and best practice in the delivery of nursing care.  The Nurse Manager  allocates  resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate and fiscally responsible nursing care..  The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.   The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel.  Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager.  QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Minimum:  Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program Preferred:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field or Masters In Nursing or related field
LICENSE: Minimum: Current NYS License to practice as a Professional Registered Nurse.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum: 2 Years of Nursing Experience or 2 Years of LTC experience Preferred: Previous management / leadership experience
SKILLS: Minimum: Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team. Knowledgeable in the area of management systems and processes. Demonstrated ability to establish effective work relationships in an effort to lead others in the direction of meeting organizational objectives. Analytical skills to assess departmental needs, develop, and implement planned interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions. Basic management competencies for the position assigned.  Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.  Familiarity with DOH requirements.  Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets, power point Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and power point & Meditech $85,000-$92,000.00