Nurse Manager, Operations - Special Care Nursery - Duke Regional Hospital

Nurse Manager, Operations - Special Care Nursery - Duke Regional Hospital

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

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Nurse Manager, Operations - Duke Regional Hospital Special Care Nursery

Duke University Health System- Duke Regional Hospital seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse Manager who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Job Summary :

The Nurse Manager, Special Care Nursery Unit, will be responsible for operations and quality and safety initiatives in the unit. He / She will share clinical oversight in a high-functioning unit with strong clinical outcomes / metrics. The position reports to our Clinical Operations Director.

Work Hours and Shift :

M-F, 24 / 7 accountability

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred experience managing in Special Care Nursery services and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred.

Department Profile :

The Special Care Nursery at Duke Regional Hospital is comprised of an 18-bed Level IIB nursery serving newborns greater than 32 weeks gestation. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

The unit provides care for more than 400 infants each year. The multidisciplinary team actively participates in providing additional support for the infant that is moderately ill. Provides mechanical ventilation and / or CPAP for a brief duration. Provides care for feeders and growers and those that require convalescent care. Stabilizes infants less than 32 weeks until the infant can be transferred to Duke University Hospital.

Position Description :

Manage and supervise functions of assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis; ensure effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative and clinical policies and procedures.

Work Performed :

Participate in the development of the clinical areas' strategic and operational plans. Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative). Openly support and consistently communicate mission of the unit / department and the organization. Serve as the collective voice for unit(s) staff to communicate with administration. Serve as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care. Interface with patients and families to ensure that care is consistent with their expectations.

Ensure active use of the nursing process for patients from pre-admission / admission to discharge and beyond (based on the clinical setting). Serve as a professional role model and mentor to staff by responding positively to change while supporting colleagues through the change process. Serve as a change agent to facilitate communication and transition that supports the mission of the organization. Ensure a unit-based work force that is diverse and cognizant of the value diversity brings to the workplace. Assure coordination / participation of unit based staff on department and organization wide councils / committees. Manage, supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis.

Ensure compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures. Maintain clinical competencies for assigned clinical area and provides bedside care as needed. Assess / coach and evaluate staff level of practice. Develop programs that foster continued clinical development from novice to expert to positively impact on patient care and career satisfaction of staff. Maintain required unit records, reports and statistics for administrative purposes, ensures compliance with established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality control (POCT); PI, safety, environmental and infection control. Communicate requirements to staff, and hold staff accountable to established requirements.

Coordinate the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and procedures designed to improve operational efficiency. Coordinate QC / PI activities with appropriate staff. Oversee various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.

Plan, schedule and organize work for group ensuring proper distribution and delegation of assignments and efficient utilization of personnel, space and facilities; overall accountability for the requisition, care and maintenance of unit inventory, equipment and supplies. Coordinate the activities of nursing staff with other hospital personnel; accountable for the effective and efficient operation of the unit and staff including ensuring that orders, treatments, plans of care, clinical pathways are being carried out in a manner supportive of patient care and recovery.

Ensure documentation of patient care is complete and accurate in accordance with hospital and unit policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Operations to determine fiscal requirements of assigned unit(s), and prepare budgetary recommendations. Monitor the level of resources utilized in service delivery and determines the appropriateness of resource consumption in the service.

Develop action plans in conjunction with the Director of Clinical Operations to ensure budget and resource efficiency, and satisfaction with patient care delivery. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Master's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

Three years of nursing experience is required.

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BCLS certification required.

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