RN - Manager

Nurse Manager

Requires flexibility and adaptability to ensure unit is staffed appropriately at all times. Assigns personnel, as necessary and in congruence with their skills to optimize patient care. Functions in the role of charge nurse when working clinically. Leads the huddle at the beginning of each shift and reviews the shift operational plan of care with incoming staff. Maintains department schedule and time card management of assigned staff. In collaboration with the Director and other nursing leadership, develops standards for care and updates and revises procedures and policies as necessary. Oversees and maintains nursing and support staff schedules. Collaborates with nursing leadership to develop and revise procedures and policies in accordance with best practices. Follows established guidelines for developing and implementing new policies. Evaluates staff performance based on developed standards. Utilizes hospital performance review tools to write and deliver assigned annual performance reviews. Participates in the interview process for hiring of new staff. Utilizes constructive conflict management strategies, just-in-time coaching, and goal setting to optimize staff performance and engagement. Promotes professional development of staff. Participates in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of clinical and patient satisfaction initiatives, standards of nursing practice, and outcomes of patient care. Represents the organization in a professional manner in communication, attire, and interaction with others. Provides staff education on an ongoing basis in collaboration with nursing leadership. Establishes and maintains effective communication in all areas of responsibility. Participates in quality assurance and improvement initiatives and engages staff to participate in audit activities and action plan implementation. Orients or delegates responsibility for orientation of personnel and works with the nurse educator to assess successful acquisition of positional competence. Assumes responsibility for optimal maintenance and utilization of supplies and equipment. Maintains and supports patients' rights to care, privacy, and respect. Provides and/or assists in direct patient care. Participates in committees and programs as appropriate. Serves as charge nurse on other duty days and partners with clinical resource nurses to support operations during weekends and holidays. Performs all duties listed in the nursing job descriptions for labor and delivery, postpartum, and special care nursery. Other duties as assigned.