MedSurg Manager (Immediate FT Need)

Job Description Job Description

Job Summary:  The Supervisor provides clinical and administrative leadership for a defined patient area. Responsibilities include assisting the Unit Manager/Director with staffing call, day-to-day management and long term planning of the patient care area and the employees utilized within. This includes implementation of the nursing process, staff development and ongoing improvement of processes and practice to enhance the quality of patient care, patient safety and employee satisfaction. Serves as a role model for professional practice. Provides patient care/services for all stages of the lifespan including pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

Accountabilities:

I. Interprets, promotes and uses the hospital philosophy; Nursing Department philosophy, goals and standards of care; Board of Nursing; Nurse Practice Act and other regulatory agencies standards in planning and supervising the provision of care for a defined service area. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication. Follows hospital policy and procedure.· Follows departmental policies and procedures. · Contributes to overall quality of services. · Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures. Assists the Unit Manager in activities that support the delivery of direct and direct patient care within the Department.

II . Enhances continuity of care by meeting assigned patients' physical and psychosocial needs through utilization of the nursing process; Identifies changes and trends in patient's status. Individualizes the nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/significant other and other members of the interdisciplinary team.· Implements the interdisciplinary plan of care to improve or maintain patient's mental and physical health.· Evaluates patient outcomes and the effectiveness of the plan of care and implements changes as indicated.· Performs as Charge Nurse when scheduled per Charge Nurse Guidelines.

III . Ensures a secure and safe patient environment by practicing in accordance with organization and specific unit-specific, procedures, and standards of care.· Reports all accidents, near accidents, injuries, special occurrences and other emergencies that unit employees are involved in immediately to the Unit Manager. · Assists staff in completion of accident reports and appropriate routing. · Identifies reports and assists in problem solving current or potential unsafe/unhealthy practices and conditions in a timely manner. · Reports malfunctioning equipment/supplies to the CNO and removes from service per policy. Assists in completing requests for repairs of malfunctioning equipment.

IV. Provides leadership and professional supervision of MedSurg staff. · Models and promotes professional behavior on a continuous basis. · May serve as a liaison with physicians. · Assists in managing and evaluating the overall daily operations of the nursing unit. · Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers and facility in conjunction with the Unit and Director of Nursing. · Demonstrates ability to implement problem-solving mechanisms in both routine and emergency situations. · Assists with scheduling to maintain adequate staffing levels. · Provides feedback to staff regarding documentation issues or areas for improvement.

V . Assists CNO with interviewing, selection and performance appraisal of staff members. · Assists with orientation of new staff members, including completion of skills checklists. · Assists in conducting performance reviews of staff.

VI . Assists CNO in the development and/or revision of job descriptions, unit/facility policy and procedures and competency programs. · Assists in the identification, implementation and validation of staff competencies as required by regulatory agencies, department and hospital standards.

VII . Plans and implements in-service education programs as needs are identified. · Identifies opportunities for education or recognizes processes that may need re-education. · Assists in documentation of in-service education programs.

VIII . Accepts on-call responsibilities as per on-call schedule. · Gains coverage for shifts not covered due to staff call-ins. · Assists with covering shifts not filled through normal scheduling processes in collaboration with Unit Manager.

IX . Participates in performance improvement activities and participates in Quality Improvement Committee meetings. · Supports and maintains the unit QI program as outlined in the hospital wide program. · Evaluates nursing practice, data and trends to ensure optimal patient outcomes. · Assists in developing corrective strategies to address problem areas. · Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of the documentation system. · Completes code reviews for all patients entering the facility with CPR in Progress and forwards to Manager/Director for committee review and recommendation(s). · Collects data to assist with completion of Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) for medical providers.

X . Assists in monitoring of unit expense budget under the direction of the CNO. · Oversees weekly ordering process of medical-surgical supplies, forms, office supplies, linen and medications. · Assists with fiscal budgeting, including possible capital equipment requests. · Monitors staff productivity and makes suggestions for changes in staffing plan and patterns. XI. Completes other assignments as directed by the CNO. · Completes reports for monthly reporting of unit statistics. XII. Demonstrates effective communication skills with and for staff. · Assists CNO with ensuring staff have the information they need to deliver effective patient care in the department. · Conducts departmental staff meetings.

 

Education

• Two-year associate's degree in nursing, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

 

Licensure/Certifications

• Professional licensure of a Registered Nurse in state of TN
• related experience equivalent to two years as a RN preferred;
• maintains CPR, ACLS, PALS,

 

 

 

Company Description Rennova Health is a vertically integrated public healthcare holding company. We focus on serving essential healthcare categories, especially those with unmet needs and significant opportunities for innovation-driven solutions.

We develop and operate forward-thinking businesses, systems and services to support better treatment outcomes, more cost-effective patient care, and optimized revenue streams. We are committed to providing unmatched service excellence across our entire suite of solutions while building on the best medical science and innovative technologies available. We also maintain the highest standards of corporate transparency, fiduciary responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Company Description Rennova Health is a vertically integrated public healthcare holding company. We focus on serving essential healthcare categories, especially those with unmet needs and significant opportunities for innovation-driven solutions.\r\n\r\nWe develop and operate forward-thinking businesses, systems and services to support better treatment outcomes, more cost-effective patient care, and optimized revenue streams. We are committed to providing unmatched service excellence across our entire suite of solutions while building on the best medical science and innovative technologies available. We also maintain the highest standards of corporate transparency, fiduciary responsibility, accountability, and regulatory compliance.