Nurse Manager

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform expert leadership skills in management of staff and coordination of patient care activities. Work collaboratively with all healthcare providers and non health care providers. Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff. Reports to a Nursing Director or Administrative Director. Standards of nursing care and nurse staffing consult will be provided by the Chief Nursing Executive.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas. BSN is required. National certification (e.g. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is required unless currently enrolled in school. National Certification will be required one year after completion of the aforementioned education. Three years recent, full-time hospital or clinic experience required. Verification of course completion in accordance with all American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support and Health Care Provider guidelines is required. Individuals seeking promotion must demonstrate consistent proficiency in charge nurse role. External applicants must have at least two (2) years in an equivalent management capacity.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. Must have a current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider or AHA BLS Instructor Provider card.