Nurse Manager

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital; Vidalia (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to coordinate and manage Nursing Services in the medical unit. You will supervise direct nursing care, ensure adequate staffing, and consult with staff, physicians, and the Chief Clinical Officer on nursing procedures and policy interpretation to meet patient needs.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active RN license, and preferred Bachelor’s degree in Nursing plus LTAC and critical care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state nursing license with renewal required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years LTAC experience preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred.
• Minimum three years of progressive management experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage Nursing Services in the medical unit.
• Supervise direct nursing care on a day-to-day basis and ensure adequate staffing.
• Consult with staff, physicians, and Chief Clinical Officer on procedures and policies.
• Ensure compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Education

Licensed RN

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Manager is responsible for the coordination and management of the Nursing Services in the medical unit. He/She consults with staff, physicians, and Chief Clinical Officer on nursing procedures and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. The Nurse Manager supervises the provision of direct nursing care on a day to day basis and ensures adequate staffing for the nursing unit. The Nurse Manager must be able to manage department and the provision of nursing service according to the Standards of Nursing Practice consistent with facility philosophy of care and state and federal laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Must hold a current state license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing
3. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
4. Two years long term acute care experience is preferred
5. Critical care experience preferred
6. Minimum three years of progressive management experience
7. Must be able to read, write, and speak English, as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
8. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)