Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Company Description

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.

Job Description

Position Purpose: The Emergency Room Nurse Manager directs and manages nursing and related activities of the Emergency Department, plans assignments of staff, ensures adequate supplies are available, addresses physician concerns within the department.

What you will do:
* Functions in first-line management/clinical leadership role in coordinating patient care activities on the nursing unit.
* Provides for direct and indirect nursing care to meet the physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and significant others.
* Is knowledgeable of current nursing practices and ensures compliance to the hospital s policies and procedures.
* Assists with patient/family education as needed..
* Variance reports are completed within the defined time frame.
* Ensures appropriate staffing and coverage for unanticipated needs, within the guidelines of the department.
* Assists in long-, short-term staff scheduling.
* Participates in the interviewing process of prospective staff and provides input to the Director.
* Participates in the coordination of a planned orientation program for the nursing unit.
*Serves as a liaison between preceptor and orientee.
* Supervises the planning, implementation, and evaluation of unit-based competency testing.
* Demonstrates proficiency in the provision of nursing care.
* Performs other job-related duties within job scope as requested by Unit Director..
* Assumes primary nurse, team leader, or patient care responsibilities as necessary
* Promotes teamwork and collegial relationships with, and among staff.
* Communicates clearly and effectively with physicians and other staff health care providers..
* Intervenes appropriately and keeps Unit Director informed of departmental issues.
* Follows appropriate lines of communication and appropriately documents actions taken, i.e: patient chart, anecdotal note, variance report.
* Schedules, conducts, and/or documents monthly staff meetings, as directed by the Unit Director.
* Demonstrates the essence of team by acting in a positive, productive manner with co-workers and other departments personnel.
* Provides input to, and completes, employee evaluations as requested by the Unit Director.
* Provides positive and negative feedback to employees related to performance and documents
* Provides first-line counseling of employees as needed/directed.
* Maintains, and works with, staff throughout the year in achieving performance improvement goals.
* Attends educational programs related to area of practice.
* Maintains BCLS certification as well as advanced competencies related to area of practices.(ACLS, PALS, NALS)
* Leads by example in the attainment of specialty certifications.
* Inspect unit for compliance with unit/departmental policies, procedures, regulations, and standards. Takes measures to correct and report when violations occur.
* Reads, and complies with, established Hospital Policies and Procedures and department memos.
* Maintains, with compliance to, all requirements elated to JCAHO, AHCA, HIPAA and other regulatory agencies.
* Serves as a coach/mentor in recommending personnel actions such as promotions, clinical ladder advancement and transfers.
* Ensures Associate mandatory requirements are completed on time.
* Monitor workflow and productivity during shift on unit.
* Coordinate and adjust work schedules to meet the needs of the unit. Work with Administrative Director and Staffing Office on staffing issues as they arise to assure that unit needs are met. Approves incremental overtime and permits staff to leave early to meet the needs of the unit and maintains budgetary compliance.


Education & Qualifications 
*Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or related field, preferred.
* Specialty certification desirable.
* Previous experience as regular Charge Nurse or Assistant Head Nurse level on a nursing unit required.
* Strong leadership traits, as well as experience with staffing, scheduling, and strong communication skills necessary.

Licensure:
* Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Florida.

*Minimum of BLS Certification.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Additional Information

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