Nurse Manager - Emergency Services Administration

Employment Type:

Full-time;
Exempt; may be required to work on occasional weekends.

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the daily management of assigned unit to include staff supervision and development, planning, budget, quality, and facility operations and coordinating patient services to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes.

Location:

Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr

Work schedule:

Nights / 7pm- 7am, Monday-Friday; may be required to work on occasional weekends.

• Must have a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).

• Must have four (4) years of professional nursing experience.

• Emergency Department experience with managing a wide range of emergencies, including cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and trauma cases in high-acuity, fast-paced hospital setting preferred.
• Previous experience in a teaching hospital or academic medical center preferred.

• Please note, certification(s) must clearly indicate the expiration date and are valid for at least 30 days beyond the start date.
• Must have current, valid RN license or temporary RN license from the Texas Board of Nursing, or valid Compact RN license.
• Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) healthcare provider completion card from one of the following:
  American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Must have current, valid Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification on hire or placement in the role from one of the following:
  American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Must have current, valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification within 30 days of hire or placement in the role from one of the following:
  American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• Must have current, valid Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) certification within 90 days from the date of hire or placement into the role.
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred.
• Must have SAMA certification, levels 1-4 before first clinical orientation shift and no later than 30 days upon hire or placement in the role.

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Must be capable of serving as a clinical resource for staff.
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of assigned department operations including policies, personnel and budget management.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in working with a diverse population of physicians, patients, nursing staff, management and administration.
• Must be capable of leadership and have effective organization skills.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

• Responsible for managing daily unit activities to ensure high quality patient care and optimal outcomes. Communicates with physicians, social work and other department staff to promote integrated, effective care. Serves as patient advocate, follows up on patient care issues and outcomes, oversees/arranges discharge support. Documents and supervises unit/patient information including charts, surveys, reports, research, correspondence, statistics and quarterly reports to ensure efficient, accurate data.
• Selects, trains, supervises, motivates and evaluates assigned staff. Assesses patient needs and staff capabilities, scheduling staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers. Ensures assigned staff receive opportunities to further their knowledge. Serves as a role model and resource. Evaluates staff competencies and delegates tasks effectively. Directs staff meetings, interviews, trains, counsels and provides other personnel activities to ensure that clinical activities meet department and Parkland goals and mission objectives.
• Serves as a clinical resource, maintains skills and promotes staff development. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the specialty area by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations and maintaining Texas RN licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Serves as an educational resource for patients, families and Parkland staff. Responsible for maintaining Nursing Standards and Practices on the unit.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective unit procedures. Develops and evaluates staff activities to promote knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines, including The Joint Commission, that impact the unit and ensures compliance. Collaborates with Directors,…