Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
Blessing Hospital
Quincy, IL

Nurse Manager

COMPETITIVE SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE AVAILABLE# THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A RELOCATION STIPEND IF MOVING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM BLESSING HEALTH SYSTEM COMPETITIVE BENEFITS Click here#to review our complete Total Rewards Guide. 403b + matching Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year Onsite childcare -#Quincy ##Pittsfield locations 24/7 Wellness Center access -#Quincy # Pittsfield locations Educational assistance opportunities JOB SUMMARY Rehab is an 18 bed in patient Acute Rehab program that is CARF (Commission for the Accreditation of Rehab facilities) accredited. This skilled team has experience working with many types of impairments resulting from spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, arthritis, stroke, fractures, multiple trauma, neuromuscular disease and other orthopedic/neurologic diagnoses. Our nursing staff is a combination of RN#s, C.N.A#s and Unit Secretaries. We work collaboratively with the Rehab Physiatrist, patients and their support systems, therapy staff, social workers, discharge planners, chaplains and dietitians. Our average daily census is approximately 13 patients and our average length of stay for our patients is approximately 13 days. We offer intensive Rehabilitation nursing 7 days per week 24 hours per day and the emphasis is maximizing the patient#s health and independence. The nurse manager leads frontline nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. The nurse manager guides the staff through action plans which support organizational goals of quality, efficiency, and excellence in practice. JOB TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES 24/7 accountability for the delivery of nursing care Adoption of innovative nursing practices based on evidence Effective two-way communication and problem solving at the unit and organizational level Recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of nursing staff Ensure nursing staff compliance with the following; Professional development Adherence to nursing standards of practice Regulatory standards ANA Code of Ethics Peer reviews Organizational and unit policies Mandatory education Infection control practice Scheduling processes and procedures I CARE standards of behavior Budget development, utilization, evaluation, and adjustment Maintenance of a healthy work environment utilizing the principles of #just culture# which neither holds the nurse accountable for system failures nor tolerates reckless behavior Evaluates clinical nurses Mentors the Associate Nurse Manager, charge nurses, and clinical nurses Implement changes in nursing practice and/or patient care through the shared governance structure Patient and employee rounding This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Corporate Services, ICARE standards, adherence to the Code of Conduct, organization policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Administration and Code of Ethics for Nurses. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training/Experience: REQUIRED: Graduate of an RN School of Nursing Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bachelor of Science in Nursing Minimum 3 years related nursing experience Minimum 3 years progressive nurse leadership experience PREFERRED: Master of Science in Nursing License/Certifications/Special Requirements: Possesses current state RN license. Maintain current BLS Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse License. National Nursing Leadership Certification (when eligible) ACLS (within 6 months of hire) Preferred: Related Nursing Specialty Certification Pay Status: EXEMPT EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System#s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. IND2