What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE MANAGER position at Blessing Health System?
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
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- 403b matching
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
- Onsite childcare - Quincy location
- 24/7 Wellness Center access - Quincy & Pittsfield locations
- Educational assistance opportunities
- The nurse manager leads frontline nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. The nurse manager guides the staff through action plans which support organizational goals of quality, efficiency, and excellence in practice.
- 24/7 accountability for the delivery of nursing care
- Adoption of innovative nursing practices based on evidence
- Effective two-way communication and problem solving at the unit and organizational level
- Recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of nursing staff
- Ensure nursing staff compliance with the following;
- Professional development
- Adherence to nursing standards of practice
- Regulatory standards
- ANA Code of Ethics
- Peer reviews
- Organizational and unit policies
- Mandatory education
- Infection control practice
- Scheduling processes and procedures
- I CARE standards of behavior
- Budget development, utilization, evaluation, and adjustment
- Maintenance of a healthy work environment utilizing the principles of "just culture" which neither holds the nurse accountable for system failures nor tolerates reckless behavior
- Evaluates clinical nurses
- Mentors the Associate Nurse Manager, charge nurses, and clinical nurses
- Implement changes in nursing practice and/or patient care through the shared governance structure
- Patient and employee rounding
- This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Corporate Services, ICARE standards, adherence to the Code of Conduct, organization policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Administration and Code of Ethics for Nurses.
- Education/Training/Experience:
- REQUIRED:
- Graduate of an RN School of Nursing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Minimum 3 years related nursing experience
- Minimum 3 years progressive nurse leadership experience
- PREFERRED:
- Master of Science in Nursing
- License/Certifications/Special Requirements:
- Possesses current State RN license.
- Maintain current BLS
- National Nursing Leadership Certification (when eligible)
- Preferred: Related Nursing Specialty Certification
- Pay Status:
- EXEMPT
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