Pursue Purpose

Nurse Manager

The ideal candidate will have a consistent work history, within the Emergency Department, with demonstrated leadership experience. We are looking for a Servant Leader, and someone to share our vision and values with.

The Nurse Manager has responsibility for implementation of strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / family experience. The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development, staff empowerment, collegial relationships, and best practice in the delivery of nursing care. The Nurse Manager allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate, and fiscally responsible nursing care.

The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager. Responsible for supervision and over site of the Emergency Department, SSH Clinical Leaders.

Minimum:
Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or related field

Preferred:
Masters in Nursing or Related Field.

Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Basic Coronary Care within 6 months of hire.

CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Certified Emergency Nursing within one year.

Minimum: 3-4 years' experience as an RN.

At least 18 months RN experience in an Emergency Department.

1 years Leadership Exp.

Moderate sedation competency within six months of hire into this position.

Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.

Knowledgeable around management systems and processes.

Demonstrated ability to establish effective work relationships to lead others in the direction of meeting organizational objectives.

Analytical skills to assess departmental needs, develop, and implement planned interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions.

Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. Familiarity with The Joint Commission requirements.

Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets.