CAR-NURSE MANAGER ICU/MED SURG

General Purpose of Job:

The Nurse Manager of the ICU/Medical Surgical department is a Registered Nurseassuming administrative, clinical, quality, safety, and financial responsibilities for the department.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate the hospital's mission, vision, and values, as well as departmental goals, to all staff.
• Provides leadership and guidance to other leaders and staff in goal setting, problem solving, resource management, and outcome achievement
• Ensures coordination and development of new systems and methods to optimize the quality of patient care provided.
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change, as well as help others do the same.
• Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem solve ongoing issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates fiscal accountability for department resources and the ability to achieve outcomes within allocated resources.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of regulations applicable to department functions.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of objectives, policies, and operational plans for the Patient Services Department
• Assists in review and evaluation of staffing budget needs as they relate to the operational plan.
• Assists in maintaining a central work schedule for the ICU Medical Surgical department and is accountable for adjusting staffing needs based on acuity/census.
• Works with clinical managers to maintain continuity of patient care.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient education programs as outlined by Hospital procedure.
• Maintains current knowledge of new developments in the Nursing profession and in Nursing education.
• Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.
• Utilizes appropriate resources within the institution to provide consultation, education, technical, or informational services as needed for self, staff, and patients.
• Participates in resolution of conflict and perceived problems. Completes and or submits any documentation required in a timely fashion.
• Isresponsible for the department's operational excellence and ensures that the department delivers quality services, in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards
• Manages the Patient Services Department to ensure quality services and promote positive employeerelations.