Nurse Manager

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Nurse Manager for the Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Unit. The role leads nursing care delivery, recruits staff, and partners with the Nursing Director to implement strategic goals in a multidisciplinary environment.

Required is a Bachelor’s in Nursing with a Master’s preferred; 3+ years acute care leadership experience; RN licensure and BLS, ACLS/PALS as applicable. This on-site leadership position is central to patient-centered care and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred.
• State RN licensure in the practice state; BLS; ACLS and PALS as required.
• 3+ years acute care experience; leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates nursing care for a defined patient care area with the Nursing Director.
• Recruits, interviews and selects staff for the patient care unit.
• Provides leadership in implementing strategic goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with administrators and the care team to improve care systems.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Staff recruitment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree

Nursing leadership certification

Job description

Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Unit Nurse Manager

Number of Positions In Requisition 1 Job Details Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Unit Nurse Manager Job Description Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab Unit Nurse Manager Job Summary: The Nurse Manager of the Traumatic Brain Injury Rehab facilitates the realization of the organization's mission, strategic plan, and values at the point of care. Plans for, leads, coordinates and facilitates the provision of quality care and service for a defined population of patients and facilitates the procurement of appropriate supplies/equipment and provides for adequate numbers and mix of staff to deliver nursing care. The Nurse Manager demonstrates excellence in problem solving, leadership, communication, fiscal responsibility and teamwork. The Nurse Manager provides leadership, consultation and collaboration in a dynamic, multidisciplinary teaching environment. Collaborates with administrators and other members of the health care team to design, evaluate and improve patient care systems and processes. Supports nursing professional development, Magnet, and Shared Governance through participation in, and mentoring of colleagues, on councils and the Clinical Ladder program.

Essential Functions

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. Plans, Directs and Coordinates nursing care for a specific patient care area in collaboration with the Nursing Director and other appropriate nursing leaders and professional develop staff. Recruits, interviews and selects staff for the patient care unit. Provides leadership and direction in implementation of strategic goals and objectives.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

Effective Communication- Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care. Patient-and Family-Centered Practice- Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care. Cultural Awareness- Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred. Specialty/leadership certification preferred (for example CCRN, CEN, NE-BC, other) within 2 years of hire AND Experience: 3+ years acute care experience required; experience in a similar or ‘like’ unit is preferred: Demonstrated leadership and management potential.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice; BLS required based on organizational guidelines/polices. ACLS and PALS as required by department. Certification in specialty preferred.

Work Shift

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Magee Rehabilitation Hospital Primary Location Address 1513 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

About Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Join Jefferson

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.