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Position Description
POSITION TITLE / RN Sr Mgr / DATE APPROVED / 7/11/2011
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE / RN Sr Mgr
POSITION ID
FACILITY
JOB FAMILY / Nursing-Mgmt / STATUS / Active
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides 24 hour managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and facilitates patient centered nursing care for designated patient populations by serving as a real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues. Manages the operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization.
2. Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
3. Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
4. Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
5. Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
6. Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention. Demonstrates leadership through coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities to create a culture of learning.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Organization with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
NOTE: The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
Supervises nursing management and/or clinical staff.
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
Clinical staff
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigned full authority for employment actions including training, coaching and performance reviews. Oversees selection and termination of staff in cooperation with entry level nurse manager.
Organization Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.
SCOPE AND COMPLEXITY
Manages large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care. Actively develops leadership of entry level nurse manager(s) while leading clinical improvement initiatives. Internal customers include patients, staff, and physicians. External customers include patient family.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain, RN)
· Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
· Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
· Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
· Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
· Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
· May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
· Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
· Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
· May require periodic use of personal computer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a strong knowledge of nursing and healthcare as normally demonstrated through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Requires a current RN license in state of practice. Requires BLS certification.
Must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of clinical care management as normally demonstrated through 3-5 years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area. Requires critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills to make optimal decisions based on multiple variables and desired outcomes. Must have the ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements. In LTC setting: Requires familiarity with Alzheimer’s disease and developmental disabilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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