Manager Patient Care Services

Overview

Nursing Manager is a first line manager designated as the leader for a specified program area(s), its patient population and assigned staff. As such, he/she has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all patient care activities, unit operation, and staff function.

Department: Emergency Room - Bay City
Shift: Days
Daily Work Times: 7:00am - 4:30pm
Scheduled Biweekly

Hours:

80

• Uses independent judgment to exercise authority on behalf of the Medical Center, or effectively recommend such action in the following areas:
• May recruit, interview, make hiring decisions, and perform retention activities in regard to personnel for this area;
• May discipline subordinates according to Medical Center procedure;
• Responsible for assigning work to employees and directing the workflow in area of jurisdiction;
• Attempts to resolve employee complaints/concerns;
• Conducts periodic performance appraisal interviews with subordinates;
• Recommends employee advancements/wage increases to Director;
• Promotes, fosters, and upholds the mission statement, vision, and values of the health system;
• Facilitates activities and educational opportunities that promote attainment of organizational goals;
• Provides feedback, suggestions, and recommendations related to the achievement of organizational objectives;
• Fosters a safe environment in which staff are motivated and encouraged to accept challenges and opportunities for individual growth as follows:
• Humanistic and/or peer-based corrective action is administered as indicated;
• Identifies outstanding professional nurses and encourages applications to the Clinical Ladder Program;
• Evaluates staff retention issues and supports recruitment efforts;
• Develops collegial relationships between nursing staff, faculty of schools/colleges, and students;
• Assesses individual staff progress in accountability-based problem-solving and decision-making as indicated and annually;
• Schedules and monitors staff participation in professional development activities.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing. (Associates Degree/Diploma in nursing may be considered provided Bachelor’s degree in nursing is successfully completed within thirty-six (36) months of hire/transfer)
• Must possess current Michigan RN license
• Three (3) years clinical experience
• Professional Certification in applicable area within five (5) years of hire/transfer
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in Nursing or health related field

• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Requisition :
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call:
  No
• Weekends:
  No