Nurse Manager - High Point Medical Center Critical Care

Department: 34513 High Point Medical Center - Nursing Critical Care: MICU

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

• Full time - 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday - salaried position
• Day time hours

$51.05 - $76.60

High Point Medical Center
, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is deeply rooted in the High Point community. Our strong sense of commitment extends to patient care, where we strive to meet all the needs of our patients-right here  351-bed hospital serves the residents of High Point and surrounding areas providing a wide range of patient- and family-centered care backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center.

Our hospital offers a full range of hospital-based services, including emergency services, cardiovascular services, vascular surgery, general surgery (including robotics), bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, women's services (OB, GYN surgery, and GYN oncology), behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.

High Point Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Manager to provide clinical and administrative leadership for its Critical Care division. This role is accountable for quality, service excellence, workplace experience, and financial outcomes while promoting a patient-centered, professional work environment. The Nurse Manager will support the Theory of Human Caring, nursing process, staff development, and collaborative team interactions to enhance patient care across 50 beds in the ICU, CCU, SICU, and CTU.

Successful candidates will bring extensive Critical Care experience and active ACLS and NIHSS certifications.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, MSN or Masters in related field and six years' experience in nursing with four years in related healthcare management required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care. Adult ED Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.

• 1. Provides leadership to staff to ensure short and long-term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths, supporting the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Evidence-based practice. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.
• 2. Collaborates effectively throughout the organization by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively, encouraging communication and serving as a resource to staff and other departments.
• 3. Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care. Accountable for the quality and appropriateness of health care delivery and for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced.
• 4. Promotes a quality culture of safety for patients, self, co-workers, and facility in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director. Assumes responsibility for the Care Delivery Model by developing systems to monitor and measure the quality, safety and outcomes, and implementing performance improvement measures for identified metrics.
• 5. Ensures care is delivered with respect for patients' rights and preferences. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security for patients and staff. Facilitates resolution of conflicts, collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery, and empowers staff in decision-making through shared governance.
• 6. Assumes responsibility with the Director of Nursing for the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s). Assures nursing workload is measured and resources are allocated based on industry benchmarks and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality, cost effective care. Facilitates and monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing, education and experience.
• 7. Ensures a biogenic environment, which stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Shared Governance, Theory of Human Caring, and professional practice. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery, and patient and staff satisfaction through a professional practice environment of mutual respect.
• 8. Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards, the nursing process and patient advocacy. Taking responsibility for continuing education to develop best practices and maintain the highest level of patient care and staff development.
• 9. Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with…