Registered Nurse Manager

Registered Nurse Administrative Manager Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States About this position Position Purpose Serves as the administrative liaison between Froedtert South and the public, staff and physicians in the absence of administrators and department directors. On an ongoing basis evaluates and monitors patient condition and care delivery for all of the patient care units. Assigns scheduled nursing staff to appropriate departments. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other related duties as needed. Minimum Education Required Associate Degree: Nursing Minimum Experience Required 3 to 5 years Licenses / Certifications Required Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language. Physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as manual dexterity to use patient care equipment. Principle Accountabilities and Essential Duties Serves as the administrative liaison between Froedtert South and the public, staff and physicians in the absence of administrators and department directors. On an ongoing basis evaluates and monitors patient condition and care delivery for all of the patient care units. Assigns scheduled nursing staff to appropriate departments. Demonstrates competency with specific clinical skills and techniques that are listed in the department/unit skills list. Functions within the Wisconsin Nurse Practices Act and hospital/nursing policy. Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process as a framework for practice. Demonstrates communication and leadership skills by collaborating with and giving direction to members of the health care team to achieve positive patient outcomes within established timeframes. Administers medications, IV's and treatments in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure. Coordinates patient teaching. Demonstrates correct and safe techniques in the use of patient equipment according to specific product information and policy/procedure manuals. Maintains and organizes patient rooms and department work areas in a neat, clean and well-supplied manner; initiative is taken to assure environment is maintained to promote rest and healing. Organizes and completes nursing care activities within the assigned shift and in a professional manner. Promptly and courteously responds to any patient call light. Recognizes the occurrence of life‑threatening situations and emergencies and takes the appropriate actions in a timely manner. Actively participates in the implementation and monitoring of unit based Quality Assurance standards of care. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff and nursing student clinical rotations as requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr