Nurse Manager

• Department Perioperative Services - Operating Room

Position Summary:

The Nurse Manager is accountable for the implementation of the vision, mission and values of Kootenai Health and the Department of Nursing within the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, coaches and evaluates the operational, fiscal and personnel activities within department to ensure the provision of quality patient care 24 hours a day
• Contributes to the strategic planning process and attainment of goals
• Continually advocates for available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice
• Assumes the role of patient advocate when necessary to assist in clarifying and evaluating ethical issues and supports cultural practices
• Supervises and fosters a healing environment for our staff and patients
• Promotes shared decision making on the unit level and hospital Professional Nursing Council
• Acts as a resource and facilitates collaboration between nursing personnel and other health care disciplines throughout the organization and within the healthcare community
• Accountable for promoting ongoing development of all staff and for maintaining a professional environment in which all staff can grow and develop
• Promotes the ongoing leadership development of front line leadership
• Leads and directs the work of others
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Licensed as a RN by the Idaho Board of Nursing OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the "multi-state privilege to practice" compact with Idaho
• BSN required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a charge nurse or other equivalent leadership experience
• Master’s degree in nursing or relevant healthcare field preferred
• Current approved leadership certification required after meeting eligibility requirements
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS within 60 days of hire

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Must be able to lift or move up to 35 lbs

About Kootenai Health:
Kootenai Health is a healthcare organization serving patients across northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with several accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we offer comprehensive medical plan options, including fully paid employer premiums for full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer plan options with affordable premiums. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Tuition assistance is available after 90 days. We sponsor retirement plans with matching contributions based on years of service. Competitive salaries with shift differentials.

An employee wellness program and other voluntary benefits are available.

Apply today! Please contact Lindsay Buchanan at lbuchanan or HR Front Desk at  or email careers with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.