Nurse Manager

Powers Health; East Chicago, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition assistance and career support

Paid Time Off

Wellness and rewards programs

Employee Assistance Program

Instant discounts & exclusive deals

Job summary

Powers Health in Indiana seeks a Nurse Manager to provide clinical patient care leadership from admission to discharge. The role requires an experienced RN with leadership skills and adherence to department policies and standards.

The Nurse Manager will oversee unit operations, collaborate with medical staff, and drive quality improvement initiatives while maintaining staffing and payroll responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred from an accredited school.
• 3 years of nursing experience with prior supervisory/management experience.
• 2 years’ experience in a specialty area.
• Currently licensed as an RN by the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
• Maintains current BLS and other required specialty certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and operational oversight of the patient care unit.
• Make daily rounds to ensure patient care needs are met.
• Interact with medical staff regularly to coordinate care.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and physicians with ongoing collaboration.
• Assist in providing patient care as needed.
• Respond to issues related to problem resolution and conflicts on the unit.
• Investigate and follow up on patient care concerns.
• Ensure needed items for patient care are present and functional.
• Collaborate with other hospital departments to maintain quality care.
• Monitor and ensure quality assurance in patient care procedures.
• Develop and implement unit performance improvement plans.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring unit personnel.
• Monitor staff orientation and ensure competency with preceptors.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN (preferred)

RN licensure (Indiana)

BLS certification

Job description

Full-time , Days , 8 hours M-F; with 24/7 accountability

Hours/Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager provides assigned unit(s) with clinical patient care leadership, thus ultimate 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 ensuing optimal quality care.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and operational oversite of patient care unit.
• Makes patient rounds daily assuring patient care needs are met.
• Interacts with medical staff on a regular basis.
• 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 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.
• 3 years of nursing experience and previous supervisory/management experience.
• 2 years’ experience in area of specialty.
• 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.