NURSE MANAGER

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager for the Cardiology Unit. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality nursing care and manages the unit on a 24-hour basis, guiding staff and coordinating with medical and ancillary teams.

Responsibilities include selecting and developing staff, preparing budgets, maintaining records, and driving quality improvement initiatives to align with hospital goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program required; Bachelor's degree in nursing within 3 years.
• Current state RN license required.
• Three years of clinical experience; two years in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, orient, develop and evaluate department staff.
• Develop departmental budgets and administer operations within budget.
• Maintain operational reports and collect data for admin and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinate nursing activities and report outcomes on behalf of patients.
• Establish and maintain communication between nursing, medical staff and ancillary departments for problem solving and quality improvement.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and staff development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Qualifications

Registered Nurse Manager, Cardiology Unit
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Methodist Overview
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge , part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary
Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
• Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor\'s degree in nursing or a related field (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).

Minimum Experience
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience.

Licensure Requirement
Current state registered nurse license.