Nurse Manager

Powers-Health; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Powers Health seeks a Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership for assigned units, ensuring quality patient care from admission through discharge. The role requires an experienced RN with strong adherence to department policies and effective staff communication.

The successful candidate will oversee staffing, perform rounds, and collaborate across departments to sustain high standards of care while mentoring staff and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited school (preferred).
• Three years of nursing experience in inpatient acute care.
• Current RN license in Indiana.
• Maintains BLS and relevant specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational oversight of the patient care unit.
• Make daily patient rounds to ensure care needs are met.
• Collaborate with medical staff and other departments to ensure quality care.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and physicians with ongoing staff collaboration.
• Investigate and follow up on patient care concerns and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical patient care

Staff communication

Education

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

The Nurse Manager provides assigned unit(s) with clinical patient care leadership, thus ensuring quality care in the management of patients from admission through discharge. This position requires an experienced, proficient registered nurse who has demonstrated proficiency in upholding and maintaining department philosophy, policies, and standards of patient care. The nurse manager maintains accountability for department staff activities with continual communication with staff and all members of the healthcare team, ensuring optimal quality care. The Nurse Manager provides the Behavioral Health Units with clinical patient care leadership, thus ultimate quality care in the management of patients from admission through discharge.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and operational oversite of patient care unit.
• Makes patient rounds daily, ensuring patient care needs are met.
• Interacts with medical staff regularly.
• Functions as a clinical resource to staff and physicians, with continuous collaboration with staff.
• Assists in the provision of patient care as necessary.
• Responds to issues related to problem resolution and conflict management when presented with issues/concerns for the unit.
• Conducts a thorough investigation and follow-up for any patient care concerns raised.
• Assures that items needed for patient care are present and in proper working order.
• Collaborates with other hospital departments to assure quality care is maintained.
• Assures and monitors quality assurance in the provision of patient care (restraint compliance, altered skin integrity assessments, patient education, and overall charting compliance).
• Develops and implements unit performance improvement plans.
• Interviews and hires all unit personnel with staff feedback as indicated.
• Monitors orientation progress in conjunction with the preceptor to assure competency.
• Maintains payroll function for unit staff.
• Conducts staff performance appraisals in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates leadership, promotes and encourages teamwork among staff members and assists in creating a positive work environment for staff.

Education/Experience

• BSN (preferred) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have three (3) years of nursing experience in inpatient acute care nursing, area of specialty preferred.
• Currently licensed as an RN by the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
• Obtains and maintains current certification in BLS and other required certificates in specialty areas.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage options
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness, reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
• Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health!

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, Powers Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.