GI Services Nurse Manager

GI Services Nurse Manager

Our client, a healthcare company, is looking for a GI Services Nurse Manager for their Chico, CA location.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and management of department budgets and productivity targets.
• Manages human resources utilization, promotes employee satisfaction, supports staff development, and utilizes the progressive discipline process when appropriate.
• Leads employees, supports organizational goals and decisions, implements necessary changes, and participates in strategic planning for service needs and resource utilization.
• Maintains and promotes quality service and best practice.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and assures implementation of regulatory standards.
• Ensures service is provided considering the age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of the patients served.
• Continually evaluates departmental function and the delivery of patient service.
• Keeps Director and administration informed regarding level of care/service being provided and level of patient, employee, and physician satisfaction.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient/family, physician and patient care team as necessary to problem solve.
• In conjunction with Director, translates knowledge of professional and regulatory standards to policies, practices, and procedures and maintains for current changes.
• Researches interdepartmental problems/issues and takes corrective action in timely manner and promotes respectful responsive communication between departments to promote patient centered care.
• Supervises staff in service areas. Guides staff in the adherence to applicable standards of care / practice and/or departmental / organizational expectations.
• Acts as a resource to other departments for education and information in area of expertise.
• Performs nursing assessment according to professional nursing practice.
• Plans patient care using a multidisciplinary approach and individualized patient care plans.
• Implements planned interventions in a safe and technically competent manner.
• Evaluates outcomes through monitoring of patient and makes appropriate changes in care to improve outcomes.
• Meets teaching needs of patient and family.
• Functions within limits specified by Nurse Practice Act and Title 22.
• Documents patient care appropriately according to policy.

Requirements:

• Five years cumulative experience in GI
• One year of supervisory experience in the relevant area of expertise
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field
• Two years Critical Care experience
• Membership in a professional organization and attendance to conferences regarding management and supervision of employees
• Current CPR recognition
• Current ACLS recognition
• Current PALS recognition (within 12 months of hire)
• Certified Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse (CGRN)
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes is necessary as well as the ability to successfully integrate these into practice for the assigned unit. Must have knowledge of or ability to learn financial management and reporting, quality improvement processes, and human resources management. Must be able to effectively monitor, evaluate and administer the resources of their assigned area, and make substantiated recommendations regarding resource allocation needs for future planning purposes. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally both one-on-one and in groups. Must have the ability to lead, motivate, delegate, analyze information and problem solve. Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment. Behavior should be reflective of Client core values. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities