Registered Nurse; RN - Manager, Cardiac Stepdown

Tenet North Cal is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, Cardiac Stepdown for a nursing job in Modesto, California.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto

Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to providing the finest medical care for the community. From preventative and diagnostic services to expertise in some of the world's leading technologies, DMC's multidisciplinary team of physicians and healthcare professionals is dedicated to your good health and well-being. Recognized for innovative cardiac and neonatal intensive care to advanced stroke and trauma treatment, the outstanding doctors at DMC represent most major medical specialties and are committed to being there for you, when you need them most.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
• Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
• Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
• Registered nurses – Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) – 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
• Benefits may vary by location and role

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Services, the Shift Manager utilizes the nursing process and organizational/ leadership skills to coordinate services of staff to patients during the designated shift. Assures patient care is appropriate to the age and developmental level of patients served. Assesses staff need for the unit, collaborates with the staffing coordinator, Nurse Director, and Administrative Nursing Supervisor to ensure patients needs are met.

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Position Accountabilities
1. Determines staffing requirements to assure safe and competent patient care. Considers patient acuity, age specific needs of patients, staff skill mix, and individual patient’s plan of care when making assignments. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes in volume, emergencies, staffing, or schedule changes. Ensures breaks and meals for all staff.
2. Assists the Nurse Director with employee evaluations and performance management. Utilizes observation techniques, chart review, and patient interviews to evaluate staff nurse performance and quality of patient care delivered. Completes applicable documents as required. Schedules evaluation review with staff. Assists employees to improve/maintain performance by establishing goals with measurable performance outcomes, action plans, and time frames.
3. Assists the Nurse Director in developing unit goals and plans for evaluating and achieving those initiatives.
4. Assists Director with schedules, time and attendance, reports, documents, and files.
5. Demonstrates basic understanding of budget requirements. Maintains supplies and productivity within guidelines. Develops strategies to effectively utilize “down time” on designated shift. Ensures medication carts are re-stocked and cleaned before next shift. Ensures unit is neat and clean, hallways are free of clutter, and stock delivery is put away on a daily basis.
6. Seeks and accepts responsibility for committee participation, special projects, and teaching presentations.
7. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each patient in…