Nurse Manager - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance

ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to have achieved the 5-Star Quality Rating, ranking us in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 750 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care.
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Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for direction of the patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab, and interfaces with the Intensive Care Unit, Outpatient Surgery and Emergency Department. Provides clinical oversight of the Invasive Radiology RN position(s). May serve as Sheridan Memorial Hospital (SMH) Heart Failure Coordinator as deemed appropriate by Leadership. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities, including fiscal, material and human resource management. Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures. Maintains open communication with all staff to promote improvement in performance. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice, exceptional leadership abilities, and solid problem-solving skills. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in Quality Improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs human resource duties include hiring staff and ensuring staff competency through development and regular evaluation.
• Develops and implements specific customer service goals consistent with the SMH strategic plan.
• Promotes and nurtures team building and career growth to maximize productivity and job satisfaction.
• Provides appropriate feedback to staff.
• Manages and monitors the operating and capital budget. Reviews variances.
• Works with coders to maximize reimbursement and assure appropriate billing practices.
• Helps analyze and participate in decision of major equipment purchases.
• Ensures routine maintenance is performed, problems corrected and systems in place to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for patient care / service delivery.
• Provides leadership and continuing education opportunities for staff.
• Interact on a professional level with patients & co-workers.
• Maintain clear communication in the office and with Cardiologists/Radiologists/Surgeons, nurses, radiology technicians and patients.
• Integrates decisions of committees into the operation and activities of the department.
• Establishes a course of action for self and others to accomplish specific goals; planning proper assignments, and effective and efficient allocation of resources
• Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices.
• Will perform analysis, development, and recommend policies and procedures for improvement of services to the outpatient patient population.
• Manages hemodynamic and database software utilized in the daily functions of the Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology department.
• PI process. This includes an understanding of data collection, data analysis and the implementation of performance improvement activities.
• He/she plans, implements, evaluates, and revises a PI plan for the functional staff. Reflects on systematic review and improvement in key patient care processes.

Leadership and Human Resource Management

Demonstrates consistent leadership performance and behavior by actively being engaged in making SMH/BHHN a five-star provider of quality care by being a positive force within the organization and actively promoting teamwork and harmony.  Delegates effectively and supervise follow-through. Persuasive, fair, impartial, sets high standards, and ensures clear focus and direction. Achieves desired results with support, confidence and integrity. Regularly recognizes the achievements of others. Leads others to success, supporting individual and team accomplishments.

Supervisory duties and responsibilities include: 

• Demonstrates consistent leadership performance and behavior by actively being engaged in making SMH/BHHN a five-star provider of quality care by being a positive force within the organization and actively promoting teamwork and harmony.  Delegates effectively and supervise follow-through. Persuasive, fair, impartial, sets high standards, and ensures clear focus and direction. Achieves desired results with support, confidence and integrity. Regularly recognizes the achievements of others. Leads others to success, supporting individual and team accomplishments.
• Writes and conducts annual performance appraisals and ensures regular ongoing feedback, coaching, and communication with staff.
• Ensures a high level of performance standards and achievement to meet organization needs and business goals.
• Provides development opportunities for staff to broaden and enhance their skills and abilities.
• Administers organization policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and good housekeeping.
• Manages initial training of new employees and ongoing training as required.
• Promotes an environment that fosters team work and commitment to satisfy customer requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience / License and Certifications
 

• Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure, required. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience, preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience, preferred.
• BSN or equivalent experience required, Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• BLS certification, required.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of the position start date is required.
• Behavior Escalation training is required within 1 year of the position start date.
• Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) certification within 1 year from position start, preferred.
• RCIS, TNCC or CCRN, preferred.

Additional Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both reading and writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Additional languages, preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Demonstrates leadership, managerial ability, and application of good interpersonal relationships and principles of supervision and administration.
• Strong assessment and prioritization/ organizational skills.