Assumes primary responsibility and 24 / 7 accountability
for effective implementation of nursing practice and operations for
assigned areas; Patrick Hospital. The nurse manager affects
departmental outcomes through interpretation, implementation, and
evaluation of hospital and departmental philosophy, goals,
policies, and procedures. Facilitates intra and interdepartmental
communication and collaboration to promote excellence in patient
care, patient experience and patient outcomes. Effectively manages
utilization of staff and material resources so that the most
therapeutically effective patient care is provided in a safe and
cost effective manner. Promotes the professional development of
patient care and administrative support staff assigned for areas.
Responsibilities : Participates in the establishment and
implementation of yearly goals for the units. Monitors operations
of the unit. Serves as an advocate for patients / families, assuring
that patient / family rights are respected, patient satisfaction
issues are addressed, and associates adhere to the core values of
the corporation. Directs patient care in compliance with regulatory
standards such as Joint Commission and state licensure
requirements. Participates in the development, communication, and
implementation of nursing and organizational policy and procedure.
Participates on intra and interdepartmental committees and task
forces which are focused on improving patient care. Collaborates
with other Department Managers and Hospital Leadership to resolve
unit / staff issues. Participates and directs staff in hospital plans
for emergency and disasters. Develops, communicates and updates
unit(s), standards, protocols, policies and procedures to meet
trends in nursing practice and patient services. Collaborates with
Human Resources to recruit and hire qualified associates. Counsels,
guides, and disciplines associates to enhance patient care through
compliance with established hospital policies and procedures.
Evaluates staff job performance on a timely basis and in a manner
that recognizes associate's accomplishments, enhances performance
and facilitates professional development. Provides HR with
information to maintain associate files with current licensure,
credentialing records, certifications, orientation documentation,
skills checklists, and continuing education requirements. Confronts
and resolves conflicts involving staff, physicians,
patients / families, interdepartmental and intra departmental issues.
Directs and ensures staff participation in process improvement
activities for the unit / hospital. Conducts regularly scheduled
staff meetings which address unit issues, process improvement, and
safety; Establishes and enforces with staff a method for ongoing
maintenance and upkeep of the unit supplies and equipment.
Maintains and ensures documentation of quality control aspects of
the clinic(s) (e.g. POCT logs, refrigerator temps, etc which are
required by Joint Commission) Collaborates effectively with
physicians, administrators, patients, families, other departments,
and the community to provide quality patient care and enhance
patient outcomes. Oversees daily staffing of the unit and
collaborates with Lead Associates on the development and revision
of the staffing schedule. Identifies, plans, develops and / or
arranges for programs to meet the educational / skills needs of the
associates upon hiring and on an ongoing basis. On an annual basis,
contributes to the development of operating and capital budgets to
meet the needs of the unit. Assures effective and appropriate
utilization of material and human resources, Reviews financial and
productivity management reports and takes appropriate actions.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and
developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately reviews patient assessment, treatment, and / or care
methods performed by nursing to accommodate the unique physical,
psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other
developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates adherence
to the Mission and CORE values of CHRISTUS Health System.
Requirements : Bachelor's Degree RN License in state of employment
or compact BLS Work Type : Full Time EEO is the law - click below
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Clinic Rn • Adkins, TX, Bexar County, TX; Texas, United States