Clinical Nurse Manager, UofL Hospital, 3 Tower Post Surgical Step Down
Clinical Nurse Manager, UofL Hospital, 3 Tower Post Surgical Step Down
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Job Description
Primary Location:
University Hospital - UMCAddress:
530 South Jackson Street Louisville KY 40202Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Nurse Manager will have responsibility for the overall operations of the nursing unit to include financial performance service quality clinical outcomes quality improvement employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction. The clinical manager of the nursing department will have direct reporting responsibility to a designated nursing director.Required Qualifications
*Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
*Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky
*5 years of experience in an acute care setting
*Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
*Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
*Prior experience in nursing leadership roles in the hospital setting
Preferred Qualifications
*Masters degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
*Professional certification in either a leadership or clinical specialty area (If certification not present on hire it is to be obtained within 3 years of hire into position.
Benefits & Perks
*Competitive pay & benefits options
*Paid vacation sick days and holidays
*Free tuition to UofL for part- and full-time employees for child/spouse/domestic partner
*401K with employer match
Job Description:
We are hiring for a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Post Surgical Step Down Unit at UofL Hospitals New Tower Addition
Location: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville KY 40202
Shift: Day Shift 5 days/week
Unit Description
For postoperative surgical patients this unit often plays a crucial role in postoperative care and recovery. Patients recovering from various types of surgeries may be admitted to this unit and closely monitored for vital signs pain management wound care and other parameters based on their specific surgical needs. The care of the postoperative surgical patient will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to meet the needs of the patients we serve.
About Us
UofL Hospital a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. UofL Hospital offers a second-to-none cancer center world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined nationally accredited stroke centerthe latest innovations in a history of world-class care. UofL Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region which includes the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky.
UofL Hospital achieved the highest national recognition awarded to a hospital for excellence in nursing - Magnet designation. Magnet status is the gold standard and a reflection of nursing professionalism teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Centers Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.
UofL Health is bringing downtown Louisville more quality care and increased access with the expansion of the new UofL Hospital West Tower. UofL Hospitals West Tower will include a new 24-bed observation unit 6 additional operating rooms as well as the option for more private beds throughout the remainder of the hospital.
With more than 1.5 million patients seeking care through UofL Health each year the new West Tower will help UofL Hospital operate at a higher capacity. The combined impact of the additional beds and the observation unit creates room for nearly 100 more patients and reduces wait times as patients transition between different levels of care. The seven-story tower expansion will also include the infrastructure to accommodate two more floors for future growth.
Alongside the increased clinical space the expansion will include an enhanced visitor experience with a new lobby waiting area chapel along with updates to the gift shop and coffeeshop.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate innovative patient-centered care.
Additional Job Description:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
