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

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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 :

ENVIRONMENT :

Bloodborne pathogen :   A

Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.

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.

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.