Hospital & Health Care

Nurse Manager - Med Surg

Athens, GAOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 11 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

RN license
Georgia RN license
BLS
ACLS
quality assurance
performance improvement
budget
financial accountability
productivity measures
educational classes

Nice to have

professional organization
BSN

Role summary

The Nurse Manager - Med Surg is responsible for the daily operations of the MedSurg unit, ensuring quality patient care. This role involves managing staff, developing performance improvement measures, assisting with departmental budget planning and financial accountability, and coordinating educational classes for staff competency. The position requires a Georgia RN license, BLS, and ACLS, with a BSN and specialty certification preferred. A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience and 4 years of acute care experience are preferred. The Nurse Manager must be adept at stakeholder management, team leadership, and maintaining a caring, professional environment.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Summary:

This position has full responsibility for daily operations of MedSurg unit. Available as needs arise in the unit on nights and weekends. Presence in the care areas occasionally required on night shift and weekends. Communicates with all physicians and appropriate parties managing a quality patient care unit. Participates in and develops performance improvement measures. Assist in the planning of the departmental budget. Responsible for financial accountability within the department that includes productivity measures and monitoring. Coordinates educational classes to meet the annual competency requirement of the staff.

What the Nurse Manager - Med Surg will need:

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with a current Georgia RN license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse. Membership in a professional organization preferred. National Certification in Inpatient Obstetrics preferred.

Education: BSN preferred, BLS and ACLS required. Certification in area of specialty preferred upon hiring and required within one year of hire date.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience preferred, including 4 years of acute care experience.

Special Qualifications: Must be able to develop and implement a consistent program for quality assurance. Must be able to communicate and address concerns identified in a suitable manner. Must be able to interact with Physicians, Patients, Family, Nursing staff and ancillary staff. Communicates effectively with supervisors, physicians, employees and other departments. Deals with patients and staff in a caring, professional manner and encourages the same attitudes in his/her subordinates.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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