Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Critical Care / Full-time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Is responsible for daily clinical

operations of the Critical Care Unit, Telemetry. Coordinates all

work and call scheduling efforts of the CVIR nurses. Is accountable

for all orientation and training of the associates regarding best

practice process and procedures. Develops and implements best

practices from across CHRISTUS Health within CV Service Line that

will assist the organization in meeting or exceeding productivity,

caregiver engagement, financial, quality and patient loyalty target

outcomes. Establishes infrastructure required to communicate with

multiple physicians and staff to meet the needs of the

Cardiovascular Service Line. Works directly with the Clinical

Director of Critical Care Services to expand and enhance all

service lines as appropriate.

This position

requires the full understanding and active participation in

fulfilling the Mission of CHRISTUS St Vincent. It is expected that

the associate demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

He / she shall support CHRISTUS St Vincent’s strategic plan and the

goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Requirements

DUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. BSN

preferred.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES :

R.N. with current New Mexico State license. BLS, ACLS and

other certification as applicable to area. National certification

in area of expertise is preferred.

SKILLS : Strong clinical

and leadership skills

Facilitating

interdisciplinary team collaboration

Strong

nursing knowledge and clinical skills

Effective communication skills (verbal and

written)

Strong analytical skills

Ability to problem solve; ability to

appropriately confront issues

Ability to

motivate others as individuals and as a team

Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities of

others

Ability to effectively run meetings

and to negotiate deadlines

Ability to

communicate with a wide variety of audiences

Experience in dealing with physicians on an administrative level

and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff members and

leadership

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical role in

progressive care services.Two years progressive management

experience.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

• Responsible to :

Director, Critical Care

for : Critical Care Unit, Telemetry

ENVIRONMENT :

Bloodborne pathogen : A

Works in a clean, well-lighted,

ventilated smoke-free environment.

B . Exposure to infectious diseases

and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Must be able to

handle emergency / crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or

considerable standing / walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body

mechanics. Occasionally positions, pushes and / or transfers patients

or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. May

be required to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs. Subject to

stressful professional relationships. Working hours vary, with

flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.