GENERAL PURPOSE:

NHC Place at Cool Springs is seeking a nurse manager (RN/LPN) with a passion to serve and the vision to lead.  This position will supervise Certified Nurse Aides and licensed nurses on a unit and oversee all patient care in a progressive health and rehabilitation center.  Assists the Senior Nursing Manager and Director of Nursing by providing leadership to ensure excellence in quality patient care.

The Unit Manager supports the mission of NHC, exemplifies The Better Way through leadership and demeanor; represents the center in a positive manner both in the medical community and in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Tennessee. Professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration, and Skilled Nursing. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in the areas of nursing administration, nursing practice, rehabilitation and partner relations management. Ability to perform physical and mental requirements of the job. CPR certified

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES:

Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills. Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care. Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs. Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Available to rotate call with the nursing management team. Ability to communicate effectively with the medical/health care community, patients and families. Ability to interpret and implement regulations (state and federal) Ability to organize and implement systems to manage and enhance patient services. Ability to manage through delegation, goal setting, and building respect from all nursing staff through use of positive leadership principles. Ability to plan and direct nursing service in an interdisciplinary team environment. Must be able to make administrative decisions as required during the DON’s absence. Working knowledge of center’s disaster procedures. Implements federal, state and local regulations pertaining to nursing service.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to be on feel standing or waling 8-12 hours per day. Able to lift 60-70 lbs. on occasional basis. Able to bend, stoop, squat and twist numerous times daily. Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests from patients. Able to speak in clear concise voice in order to communicate with patients who may be hearing impaired. Able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity. Able to manage own stress effectively.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

Maintains a system to ensure knowledge of patient status (such as: makes daily rounds of all patients) Monitors to see that treatments and medications are administered as ordered Participates in conferences with patients and families Monitors to see that there is accurate and adequate documentation within the medical records. Plans and encourages participation in in-service and continuing education for all levels of nursing personnel (including CNA training program) Coordinates Level of Care meeting on a weekly basis Reviews and reports finding of level of care meetings to attending physicians.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:

Serves as a member of nursing management team and develops effective working relationship with the Director of Nursing. Develops positive partner relations policies and environment to achieve firm, fair, consistent supervision and a department team. Administers policies and formulates procedures for the nursing department Supports the operation of the nursing department in a cost-effective manner Involved in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and retention for all nursing staff Assists in the development and implementation of center’s master staffing plan based on patient’s needs, nursing service goals and standards, department budget and state law. Promotes consistent assignment scheduling to meet patient care needs, Formulates, implements and evaluates a department plan for orientation and partner development. Promotes and delegates accountability for maintain and effective performance appraisal system for nursing Promotes and delegates personnel policy compliance with supervisors Creates a work climate that promotes a positive quality of work. Assesses supplies and equates needs for Nursing Department and sees that units are adequately stocked and maintained.

SPECIFIC ITEMS:

Acts upon recommendations from the management team regarding hiring and firing of nursing personnel; assist with recruiting as needed. Delegates and monitors orientation and initial training for nursing personnel Cooperates with consultants and implements their recommendations, if determined appropriate to the nursing department

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