Manager-Nurse RN

Baptist; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Jonesboro, AR, seeks an experienced nurse leader to develop, administer, and direct nursing and patient care activities across assigned areas.

You will collaborate with the nursing team to ensure compliance with nurse practice acts, support performance improvement, and align services with organizational goals while fostering satisfaction among patients, physicians, and staff.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and active practice required.
• 3 years in an acute care setting with demonstrated leadership.
• Knowledge of healthcare issues, trends, and managed care.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and improvement of care delivery models.
• Directs implementation of efficient nursing services and patient care.
• Ensures compliance with nurse practice acts and regulatory standards.
• Supports performance improvement strategies and aligns with organizational goals.
• Directs multidisciplinary teams to provide clinically competent, compassionate care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Develops, administers, directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities for areas ofaccountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing team to meet and support diverseorganizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to

standardization of systems, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for nursing programs/services, integration of performance improvement strategies, support of strategic nursing business initiatives,processes and communication plans which support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient,physician, and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to

operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development, and directs the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery andpatient/family, employee and provider satisfaction for area of responsibility.
• Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance of the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses' rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area ofresponsibility.
• Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in all areas.
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration, and the delivery of services.
• Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives.
• Directs a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment.

Specifications

Experience

3 years in acute care setting withdemonstrated leadership skills.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Training

Special Skills

Knowledge of health care issues,trends, legal compliance andmanaged care with emphasis inall components and nursingoperations. Ability to fostercollaborative partnerships in thedevelopment, implementation and administration of service andprogram delivery.

Licensure

RN; BLS certification within 14days of hire.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

Yes

Functional Demands

SedentaryVery light energy

level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed,stretcher)

MediumHigh energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on

HeavyVery high energy

level

Functional Demands Rating

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements

Color

Discrimination

YesAccurateAccurateMinimal Moderate

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Not Anticipated

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter