Nurse Manager-GI Services Exempt Days

Compensation range:

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

POSITION SUMMARY:
TheNurse Manager under the direction of the Director of Surgery Services assists with the development maintenance and evaluation of an environment that supports the practice of nursing and the delivery of high quality patient care on a twentyfour hour basis for GI Services. TheNurse Manager is responsible for the monitoring of staff and quality of procedures in their area of supervision. TheNurse Manager is responsible for carrying out assignments in a manner to support success in patient care financial management human resources management leadership quality and operational management objectives. TheNurse Manager participates in program development and unit performance improvement. TheNurse Manager may fulfill the role of the Charge Nurse or provide direct patient care or education as needed. The Nurse Manager consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Medical Center and serves as a role model to other employees.

The Nurse Manager:

• Participates in the development and management of department budgets and productivity targets.
• Manages human resources utilization promotes employee satisfaction supports staff development and utilizes the progressive discipline process when appropriate.
• Leads employees supports organizational goals and decisions implements necessary changes and participates in strategic planning for service needs and resource utilization.
• Maintains and promotes quality service and best practice.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and assures implementation of regulatory standards.
• Ensures service is provided considering the agespecific physiological emotional and cognitive needs of the patients served.
• Continually evaluates departmental function and the delivery of patient service.
• Keeps Director and administration informed regarding level of care/service being provided and level of patient employee and physician satisfaction.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient/family physician and patient care team as necessary to problem solve.
• In conjunction with Director translates knowledge of professional and regulatory standards to policies practices and procedures and maintains for current changes.
• Researches interdepartmental problems/issues and takes corrective action in timely manner and promotes respectful responsive communication between departments to promote patient centered care.
• Supervises staff in service areas. Guides staff in the adherence to applicable standards of care / practice and/or departmental / organizational expectations.
• Acts as a resource to other departments for education and information in area of expertise.
• Performs nursing assessment according to professional nursing practice.
• Plans patient care using a multidisciplinary approach and individualized patient care plans.
• Implements planned interventions in a safe and technically competent manner.
• Evaluates outcomes through monitoring of patient and makes appropriate changes in care to improve outcomes.
• Meets teaching needs of patient and family.
• Functions within limits specified by Nurse Practice Act and Title 22.
• Documents patient care appropriately according to policy.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• Five years cumulative experience in GI
• One year of supervisory experience in the relevant area of expertise

Desired:

• Bachelors degree in nursing or related field
• Two years Critical Care experience
• Membership in a professional organization and attendance to conferences regarding management and supervision of employees

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR recognition
• Current ACLS recognition
• Current PALS recognition (within 12 months of hire)

Desired:

• Certified Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse (CGRN)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality improvement processes is necessary as well as the ability to successfully integrate these into practice for the assigned unit. Must have knowledge of or ability to learn financial management and reporting quality improvement processes and human resources management. Must be able to effectively monitor evaluate and administer the resources of their assigned area and make substantiated recommendations regarding resource allocation needs for future planning purposes. Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally both oneonone and in groups. Must have the ability to lead motivate delegate analyze information and problem solve. Must demonstrate technical competence professional clinical judgment. Behavior should be reflective of Enloe Medical Center core values. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees including medical vision RX and dental group insurance retirement with employer match paid time off (PTO) and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page to get more indepth benefits and coverage information or email to receive a full summary of our benefits.