Patient Care Manager - Emergency Department

St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes 24hour responsibility/accountability for planning organizing and supervising care necessary to assure patient safety and meet the needs of patients served by assigned department(s).
• Performs direct administrative functions for assigned department(s).
• Develops implements and evaluates short and long range of performance improvement and operational goals and objectives for the department(s).
• Implements policies procedures rules regulations and recommended practices and ensures that clinical practice standards are met.
• Analyzes and responds accordingly to unit specific performance outcome and financial data.
• Develops capital and operational budgets in collaboration with Finance hospital and Service line leadership.
• Selects motivates and retains staff; initiates formal recognition plan.
• Develops evaluates and adjusts current and future staffing based upon patient care needs and initiates adjustment as needed; manages costs within budget.
• Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Facilitates unit based councils and participates in network councils.
• Enhances job knowledge by remaining current in trends in the health care industry and specialty areas.
• Works closely with appropriate medical staff leadership and members in the development and attainment of departmental goals.
• Serves as resource to staff.
• Leads projects involving performance improvement activities.
• Promotes an environment that fosters inquiry creative thought nursing education programs and development and application of evidencebased practice initiatives.
• Reviews performance of staff assures staff competency and initiates remedial actions when appropriate.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of staff competencies.
• Organizes monthly committee/staff meetings as appropriate.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours time; 3 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Frequently stoop and bend. Occasionally squat. Frequently reach above shoulder level objects. object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp twist and turn and turns objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general near far color and visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or seeking licensure through endorsement. Bachelor of Nursing preferred enrollment in Bachelor of Nursing Program required upon hire or at time of promotion. Masters degree in Nursing to be attained within 5 years (progression toward goal will be evaluated annually.)

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience with demonstrated leadership abilities required. Sound clinical knowledge in area to be managed. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability in Human Resources and Financial Resource Management. Current BLS certification. Basic computer skills.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years including your present employer. Additionally you areencouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications andlicenses if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.