Nurse Manager (RN)-University Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital-Full-Time

The future of rehabilitation is here. Brooks offers a unique and powerful opportunity for healthcare workers.  With individualized clinical programs, you can see the positive impact you are making as patients progress toward functional independence each day.   Brooks Rehabilitation Hospitals provide excellent service to patients who are recovering from injuries such as brain injury, stroke, spinal cord, neurologic, traumatic and medically complex conditions.  Join our amazing team and collaborative culture focused on growth and education. Help us make the difference as we empower patients to achieve their highest level of recovery.


***$10,000 Sign on Bonus***  

The Nurse Manager is responsible for daily operations in a specific clinical unit, including quality assurance, patient experience, staff engagement, and financial stewardship while complying with CARF and Joint Commission standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
• Maintains BLS certification and assumes responsibility for maintaining required continuing education and unit specific credentials.                      
• Meets all mandatory in-service requirements.  
• Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
• Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
• Promotes a positive image of the hospital to outside agencies and the public.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as needed.
• Exhibits excellent service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Shows courtesy, compassion and respect.
• Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.

Daily Operations

• Analyze quality and patient care trends at unit level 
• Identify gaps and critically think and implement corrective action plans
• Achievement of Quality metrics as well as Patient Experience rating benchmarks for unit. 
• Leader rounding and elevate concerns which are unable to be resolved
• Responsible for budgeting and adherence to the budget 
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and develop processes, procedures, and policy to support these initiatives 
• Ensures implementation and update of policies and procedures.

Managing Staff

• Accountability for ensuring employees are competent, mentored, and professionally grown
• Ensures staffing, scheduling, interview and hiring is completed for unit   
• Provides for orientation and successful onboarding of new staff members in collaboration with clinical educators and assistant manager
• Evaluates individual staff member's performance in a timely manner in accord with established criteria, sets realistic goals and provides guidance for professional development. 
• Provides guidance in the Shared Governance Council as appropriate.
• Proactively rounds on all employees and provides coaching, feedback, etc. as applicable. 

 Environment of Care

• Maintains safe unit environment.  Ensures staff compliance with safety, fire and infection control policies and procedures.                                  

Job Qualifications: 

• BSN and CRRN nursing preferred, with at least two years of clinical experience in nursing. 
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.  
   

Full-Time Shift: hours may varied 

Location Overview: Location: 3599 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Comprehensive Benefits package 
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs

Brooks Rehabilitation is a designated Magnet Hospital. This elite symbol recognizes our health-care organization is committed to the highest level of professional nursing practices, quality patient care, and dedication for a supportive and engaging work environment.