Manager Patient Care Services - ER​/Med Surg

Manager Patient Care Services - ER/Med Surg

MANAGER PATIENT CARE SERVICES - ER/MED SURG

Position Summary:

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.

• Uses independent judgment to exercise authority on behalf of the Medical Center, or effectively recommend such action in the following areas:
• May request, 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.
• Activities and educational opportunities that promote attainment of organizational goals are facilitated.
• Feedback, suggestions, and recommendations related to the achievement of organizational objectives are provided.
• Fosters a safe environment in which staff are motivated and encouraged to accept challenges and opportunities for individual growth.
• Humanistic and/or peer‑based corrective action is administered as indicated.
• Outstanding professional nurses are identified and encouraged to apply to the Clinical Ladder Program.
• Staff retention issues are evaluated and recruitment efforts are supported.
• Collegial relationships between nursing staff, faculty of schools/colleges, and students are developed.
• Individual staff progress in accountability‑based problem‑solving and decision‑making is assessed as indicated and annually.
• Staff participation in professional development activities is scheduled and monitored.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (Bachelor’s completed within thirty‑six (36) months of hire/transfer; Associates Degree/Diploma in nursing may be considered).
• 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.

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

• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time.
• Requisition : .
• Daily Work Times: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (Variable).
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80.
• On Call:
  No.
• Weekends:
  No.