Nurse Manager

Arbour SeniorCare; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated nursing coordinator to oversee patient care and staff management. This role involves organizing schedules, ensuring quality care, and participating in budget development. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence in nursing practices. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional healthcare services and making a meaningful impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about nursing and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and supervise nursing staff providing patient care.
• Participate in budget development and quality patient care activities.

Responsibilities

• Organize staffing schedules and resource allocation for patient care.
• Provide direct nursing care and monitor treatment plans.

Skills

Nursing Care

Communication Skills

Staff Management

Quality Improvement

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Patient Management Software

Job description

Responsibilities

About UHS:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, coordinates and supervises personnel providing care to patients and all components of the treatment program. This position assumes a twenty-four hour responsibility.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Organizes, directs, and controls staffing schedules, daily assignments, acuity reports, and the safe and efficient use of resources. Assigns duties based on staff competency and patient acuity. Allocates resources and monitors expenses. Participates in budget development under the guidance of hospital administration.
2. Provides direct nursing care in conformance with accepted standards of nursing practice. Provides guidance, training, and monitoring of Master Treatment Plan development and updates.
3. Uses clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. Completes routine and unexpected job assignments within the agreed timeframe. Facilitates communication between unit, department, and hospital staff.
4. Assists in evaluating, monitoring, and developing quality patient care activity schedules. Encourages family involvement. Attends Program Evaluation Meetings and participates in Nursing Leadership, Performance Improvement, and other hospital committees as needed. Coordinates care delivery with hospital departments. Engages actively in the development of quality treatment.
5. Participates in developing and maintaining unit, departmental, and hospital standards of excellence through problem solving, employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, committee involvement, and self-growth. Participates in the hospital's Service Excellence Program.
6. Reviews and/or completes incident reports, Infection Control Reports, Patient Advocate Reports, Sentinel Events, and employee Performance Appraisals to assess quality. Maintains patient rights and hospital policies. Ensures proper signing of patient/family forms. Provides educational offerings and organizes orientations. Ensures staff have necessary resources for quality care. Participates in policy and procedure development and review.
7. Works with Admission & Registration staff to ensure a timely admission process.
8. Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing effectively in their absence. Accepts additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
9. Adheres to all safety policies and safe work practices. Attends hospital safety training sessions. Reviews safety policies annually to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and hospital standards. Reviews injury data and implements corrective actions to reduce accidents. Sets and reviews safety goals periodically.
10. Reviews and maintains updated job descriptions, performance evaluations, orientation checklists, and competencies annually.
11. Reports all accidents immediately and implements effective corrective actions.
12. Ensures departmental adherence to safe work practices.

Above duties are essential job functions.