NICU Nurse Manager $ 10,000 Sign On Bonus

NICU Nurse Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The NICU Nurse Manager under the direct supervision of the Perinatal Director, is assigned supervisory & clinical responsibilities of the nursing unit/department & staff related to the coordination & operation of the department/unit. Team member whose responsibilities include leading, supervising, & influencing the daily operational activities associated with the assigned team. Supports the overall business plan by monitoring team performance & outcomes relative to established goals/measurements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Staffing
• Departmental & Organizational Resource:
• Systems Thinking
• Education
• Leadership
• Quality Improvement
• Clinical Nurse
• Accountable for high standards of patient care provided in the unit.
• Demonstrates expertise in delivering quality patient care in the unit:
• Through Performance Improvement involving staff in the studies and promotion and evaluating compliance.
• Submits PI summaries in a timely manner as compiled by the nurse assigned.
• Participates in quarterly Nursing PI meetings to assist in problem solving throughout the hospital.
• Proactively identifies and addresses problems within the unit. Effectively manages conflict and change. Demonstrates expertise in coordinating complex clinical cases.
• Organizes and conducts monthly staff meetings. Submits minutes to the Nursing Office & Perinatal Director within four weeks of meeting. Responsible for timely:
• Educational Activities.
• Performance Appraisals.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Conducts one formal skills fair.
• Objectively counsels and documents personnel problems. Monitors and evaluates staff in a timely manner.
• Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent aspects of the patient's care for other members of the Health Care team.
• Maintains positive and caring interpersonal relationships with patients, families and co-workers.
• Maintains records, logs, patient records as required in department.
• Encourages team building and unit cohesiveness.
• Makes assignments objectively, taking into consideration the employee's expertise and skill level.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports directly to the Perinatal Services Director.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Current licensure to practice Registered Nursing in the State of California.
• Two years of management experience in an acute setting (preferred).
• Two years NICU clinical experience one of which shall have been in a facility with a NICU equivalent to a Regional, Community or Intermediate NICU (preferred).
• Current ACLS, BLS & NRP certification.
• Clinical experience as evidenced by specialty training specific to the nursing area of supervision.
• NCC certification preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree minimum (Master's Degree Preferred)
• Knowledge of JCAHO, Title 22 Standards, Hospital and Nursing Policies.

AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED: New born.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.
• Ability to hear the spoken word, auscultate for physical assessment skills and monitor alarms.
• Ability to see written type.
• Ability to stand for up to several hours at a time.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds and able to perform tasks of lifting, turning and transferring patients.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must have the ability and desire to learn job functions outlined in the job description, work as part of a team in order to achieve a common goal and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SCHEDULING AND AVAILABILITY:

• Scheduling is determined by patient care needs and includes 24 hours on-call responsibility for administrative assistance.
• This is a full time position requiring attendance at meetings, workshops and facility functions as determined by the Associate Administrator for Clinical Services.

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