Manager-Nurse RN

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR seeks an experienced nursing leader to develop, direct and implement nursing care activities across areas of accountability. The role collaborates with the nursing team to meet business objectives, standards and patient satisfaction, while integrating performance improvement strategies.

The position requires 3 years in acute care with demonstrated leadership, RN licensure and a preferred Bachelor's degree, with BLS certification within 14 days of

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years in acute care setting with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations.
• Licensure: RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to development and directs implementation of care delivery models.
• Applies nursing values and ensures compliance with nurse practice acts.
• Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability.
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and services.
• Optimizes resource allocation to support objectives and initiatives.
• Directs a multidisciplinary workforce providing competent, efficient care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Collaborative partnerships

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Develops, administers, directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing team to meet and support diverse organizational 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.

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 and patient/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 of responsibility.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years in acute care setting with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation and administration of service and program delivery.
• Licensure: RN; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Reporting Relationships

This position formally supervises employees and has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Work Environment

Sedentary Very light energy level. Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. Heavy Very high energy level. Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs.

Functional Demands Rating

Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Frequent; Standing: Frequent; Walking: Frequent; Climbing (e.g., Stairs Or Ladders): Occasional; Carry Objects: Occasional; Push/Pull: Occasional; Twisting: Occasional; Bending: Occasional; Reaching Forward/Overhead, Squat/Kneel/Crawl, Wrist Position Deviation, Pinching/fine Motor Activities, Keyboard Use/repetitive Motion, Taste Or Smell, Talk or hear: Occasional.

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination: Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Moderate

Environmental Requirements

Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated; Chemical: Anticipated; Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated; Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated; Radiation: Not Anticipated; Uneven Surfaces Or Elevations: Not Anticipated; Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated; Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated.