Nurse Manager of Med Surg - Ortho

Fort Worth, Texas

Job description:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, the Med/Surg Orthopedic Nurse Manager shares 24-hour accountability and additional responsibility for the effective and efficient operation of the Medical Surgical department. Functions will be performed in accordance with the nurse practitioner in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.

• Assures quality of care through compliance with departmental policies, hospital and external regulatory agency guidelines.

• Functions effectively as an interdisciplinary team member.

• Accepts responsibility for assurance that quality patient care is provided consistently according to hospital and departmental standards and policies/procedures.

• Accepts accountability and responsibility for achievement of operational and capital budget goals.

• Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

• Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient

• Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.

• Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served.

• Identifies and assists with opportunities for performance improvement activities on the unit and with other service areas.

• Practices and adheres to the Code of Conduct and Mission and Value Statement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 year of Recent Acute Care Leadership experience within Unit REQUIRED.

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing; Baccalaureate degree in nursing required.

• RN with current licensure or RN with temporary permit to practice from the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

• Current BCLS certification.

• Current ACLS certification.