Description :
Let Your Dreams Take Flight.
Chico's 391-bed Enloe Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center, offers the North Valley a full continuum of health services ranging from preventative education and outpatient services to acute care, behavioral health, inpatient rehabilitation and home health and hospice services. As we prepare for the hospital's Centennial Celebration, we look forward to an expanded facility to meet the health needs of the generations to come. We offer exceptional learning opportunities, including paid education time, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness.
Nurse Manager ICU/CCU
The function of the Nurse Manager, under the direction of the V.P.of Nursing Services, is to develop, maintain, and evaluate an environment that supports the practice of nursing and the delivery of high quality patient care on a twenty-four hour basis for the assigned unit(s). The Nurse Manager is responsible for carrying out assignments in a manner to assure success in financial management, human resources management, leadership, quality and operational management objectives. The Nurse Manager participates in program development and unit performance improvement. The Nurse Manager provides direct patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and education to patients, families, students, and staff. The Nurse Manager consistently demonstrates the core values of Enloe Medical Center and serves as a role model to other employees. The Nurse Manager operationalizes Enloe Medical Center's mission which is to provide high quality, cost effective healthcare for the people in the communities served. 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 age-specific physiological, emotional, and cognitive needs of the patients served.
? Continually evaluates departmental function and the delivery of patient service.
? Keeps V.P. of Nursing 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 the V.P. of Nursing, 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.
? Maintains critical care assessment and technical skills in the following clinical areas: Neuro, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medications.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:Minimum: Five years acute care nursing experience. One year charge nurse experience. Desired: Bachelors degree in nursing or related field Recent management experience Membership in a professional organization and attendance to conferences regarding management and supervision of employees. LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing. Current CPR recognition ACLS Hemodynamics (or equivalent) Critical Care Course (or equivalent) Basic Arrhythmia (or equivalent)
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Must be able to maintain, and evaluate patient and staff data collection systems and processes to support the practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care. 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. 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 communicate effectively in writing and verbally both one-on-one 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.
We're located in the beautiful Northern California community of Chico, a family-friendly college town offering affordable housing, a moderate climate and exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. To apply and learn more about Enloe Medical Center, visit our Web site at [link removed] [link removed]
EOE