Nurse Manager
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Job Location:
Sevierville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Nurse Manager Critical Care
Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift
LeConte Medical Center Overview:
LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health our regions top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. Were a full-service not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services including top-tier specialists a modern ER and a beautiful Womens Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at
Position Summary:
Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.
Responsibilities
- Models the standards and behaviors of Covenant Health.
- Selects trains orients develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures objectives quality improvement initiatives safety environmental and infection control standards. Ensures compliance with the Joint Commission standards federal and state guidelines and nursing standards and practices.
- Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
- Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
- Attends meetings and actively participates on nursing committees and interdisciplinary committees as appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
- Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
- Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
- Supervises institutes and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
- Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines and System CNO initiatives to ensure patient care is timely efficient and effective.
- Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelors degree in nursing or a related field preferred (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).
Minimum Experience:
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience.
Licensure Requirement:
Current state registered nurse license.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Covenant Health is the top-performing healthcare network in East Tennessee. Our experienced staff is ready to support your medical needs.
