Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital - Allentown
Allentown, PA

Nurse Manager

* JOB SUMMARY * Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient/resident care activities in a clinical environment. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. The Nurse Manager has the 24-hour responsibility and is accountable for nursing practice in his/her patient care/resident unit. This position reports to the Director of Nursing of the site, The Nurse Manager will foster the mission and core values of the GSRN in their daily practice. * ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * MANAGEMENT SKILLS * Leads unit operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility * Leads nursing staff including hiring, transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice * Supports and schedules the nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD. * Facilitates staff growth & development via * Promotes a Just Culture * Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills * Implements plans & strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient care * Leads action to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility * Develops leadership skills * Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates * FACILITATES PATIENT CARE * Acts a clinical resource to RNs, LPNs and NAs * Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence based practice to standardize care * ESTABLISHES DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS * Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information * Identifies and evaluates operational trends and options; * Selects a course of action * Defines objectives * Evaluates outcomes. * CONTRIBUTES AND WORKS TOWARDS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES * Analyzes operational variances and adjusts accordingly * Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures; understands trends and variances * Controls expenses * DELIVERS QUALITY CARE * Ensures competency- based care is provided through ongoing management and evaluation of staff. * Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety. * Recommends system improvements * Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes * DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seeks new and innovative opportunities * Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff * Reviews professional publications * Participates in professional societies / organizations * CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT * Embraces change and promotes positive work environment * Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to achieve organizational goals. * PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY * Oversees and follows compliance of confidentiality policies * PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT * Promotes Patient/Resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace * Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety * Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity, culture and inclusion are valued * Ensure that each staff member is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws * COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS * Ensures that all regulations, and standards are followed at the federal, state and local levels * QUALIFICATIONS * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Education * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. * Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other healthcare area preferred. * Work Experience * 3-5 years of nursing experience is required * 1-2 years of prior supervision preferred * Licenses / Certifications * Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA. * Certified NE-BC or CNEL within 3 years of hire * Certified in area of specialty is preferred * BLS / CPR for a health care provider, as per the American Heart Association