Nurse Manager

Our Mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to Whole-Person Healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can get quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to be a leader in the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others! You are the Nurse Manager we are looking for. Your expertise and professionalism is what our patients need at our Wayne County office. As Nurse Manager you will be responsible for day to day management of nursing staff within their assigned area of Meridian Health Services, which includes directing and developing nursing staff, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff in the provision of care. The Nurse Manager focuses to integrate services across the continuum of care for the patient and helps to manage key relationships internal and external to the organization, while sharing responsibility for effective budgetary management. Responsible for effective use of resources assigned to areas of responsibility. Our commitment to whole person healthcare and your desire to help change our communities for the better will make us an amazing Team! This position will include up to 25% travel between locations as needed. Nurse Manager Key Responsibilities: Will provide nursing management and leadership Recruits, interviews and recommends quality nursing candidates for employment Ensures thorough orientation of nursing staff to procedures and best practices, organization policies, and customer service principles Ensures identification of staff education needs, annually develops staff education program to meet those needs Ensures provision of timely and compassionate patient care Ensures effective communication among staff and between disciplines Utilizes interpersonal skills, role modeling, customer feedback and disciplinary process appropriately to ensure staff performance Ensure timely completion medical chart reviews Reviews developments in best practices and standards of care and recommends policies and procedures to maintain quality of care, and ensures compliance with federal, and state regulations and certification standards Develops position descriptions for nursing staff, in coordination with Human Resources Participates in organization wide performance improvement activities Assists in credentialing process for supervised staff Effectively collaborates with executive, operations, medical and management staff to facilitate quality care and solve problems Ensure supervision of any nursing students Responsible for evaluation, development and implementation of organization’s infection control program Responsible for evaluation, development and implementation of organization’s medication policies in outpatient settings Ensures effective staffing of unit in areas of responsibility Recommend safe and effective budgeted staffing levels Makes recommendations regarding equipment, physical plant, programming, etc. Makes regular office rounds and anticipates customer’s needs and problems Assesses the effectiveness of nursing care; assigns duties and delegate responsibilities Other duties as assigned We Value Your Nurse Manager Experience and Education: Current non-probationary licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Two years nursing experience required Valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, reliable transportation, and a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy Ability to exercise both clinical and managerial judgment and decision making as needed Supervisory experience preferred Why You should choose Meridian for your career as a Nurse Manager: Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health Generous PTO and Paid Holidays Opportunities for advancement Comprehensive Benefit Package 401k with Company match Professional development funds for Licensure and Continuing Education Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs Merit based pay compensation plans Work-life harmony Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing. Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr