Nurse Manager - Psychiatric - Harding Hospital

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Job Title :

Nurse Manager - Psychiatric - Harding Hospital

Department :

Harding Nursing Administration

• Scope of Position : The Ohio State University Medical Center’s mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, and research;
• the Nurse Manager leads a team of professional health care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect;
• creates and facilitates an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model; functions as a key member of the health care team that provides patient care and supportive services in an in-patient setting directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing patient’s involvement in his / her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs;

ensures patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.

The span of control for this position is based on unit capacity, unit complexity, and FTE oversight. Span of control will be based on the current evidence that supports patient satisfaction, quality and safety as well as staff engagement and resilience.

• Position Summary : The Nurse Manager oversees plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis as needed;
• plans and develops strategic short, mid- and long-term goals and processes to enhance and improve the operations of the unit to support the Medical Center’s mission, vision and values;
• evaluates and identifies achievements and problems in meeting goals; manages, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area;
• promotes and ensures ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services;
• develops, administers and manages unit budget plans; identifies, plans and initiates cost saving initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice;

identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes; assumes leadership in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications for Hire :

Baccalaureate degree in nursing required, Master’s degree in Nursing or related field is preferred. Current Ohio RN license.

Minimum of three years RN clinical experience and two years management experience in relevant care setting required. Holds a current certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise;

or certification must be achieved within the timeline of eligibility. Prior leadership and management experience required. .

Function : Nursing

Sub-function : Nursing Services

Band : People Leader - Managerial

Level : M2 : Manager

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.