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.