Inpatient Nursing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE : 12 / 11 / 2025

Job Summary :

The Inpatient Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and execution of the daily operation of the post-surgical floor. The manager is responsible for directing and providing professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.  The Manager provides supervision and guidance to members of the inpatient staff and makes decisions affecting the operations of the department.  The Inpatient Manager is responsible for staffing and the scheduling of staff, and the development of policies and procedures. In addition, the Manager will perform other tasks as they are assigned; is a member of various committees as deemed necessary by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Essential Job Functions :

• Attends daily manager huddle
• Supervises and guides the inpatient multidisciplinary staff
• Adjusts working hours to meet the manager needs for all shifts
• Rounds daily on staff and patients
• Ensures open communication with providers
• Mentors RN Facilitators and Charges as well as other staff
• Creates and maintains a supportive working environment
• Ensures open communication through monthly staff meetings and written communication
• Utilizes evidence-based practice to guide leadership and clinical decisions for the unit
• Demonstrates ability to work independently
• Develops quarterly action plans for performance improvement in the department
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Case Management routine and expectations
• Demonstrates knowledge and routine for nursing care of the surgical patient
• Holds the multidisciplinary team accountable to ensure appropriate care of patients
• Holds the team accountable to ensure all appropriate audits and reporting are submitted on time
• Demonstrates familiarity and comprehension of the Inpatient EMR
• Ensures all staff is educated in new and existing department procedures and systems
• Monitors overtime costs, vacancy, and turnover rates
• Develops capital budget for inpatient unit
• Serves on appropriate committees as designated by the Chief Nursing Officer
• Works collaboratively with all leadership team members
• Works collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer and Human Resources to hire, evaluate, counsel and discipline staff as appropriate
• Performs other duties as assigned

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Benefits :

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