Nurse Manager -Abdominal Transplant

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Manager at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center oversees plans, organizes, and evaluates patient care operations for a designated area on a 24-hour basis. The role develops strategic goals to improve unit performance, manages budgets, and coaches nursing staff while fostering collaboration across care departments to enhance patient outcomes.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN, an Ohio RN license, and 2+ years of management experience plus 3+ years RN experience.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing required; Master's preferred.
• Current Ohio RN license; minimum two years of management and three years of RN experience.
• Certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise; or certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversees plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care operations on a 24-hour basis.
• Develops short, mid- and long-term goals to support the unit’s operations and values.
• Manages, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient care staff.
• Promotes collaboration with other patient care departments and optimizes unit budget plans.

Skills

Nursing management

Leadership

Budget management

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master's in Nursing or related field

Job description

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The Ohio State University Medical Center's mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, and research; the Nurse Manager leads a team of professional health care providers cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect; creates and facilitates an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model; functions as a key member of the health care team that provides patient care and supportive services in an in-patient setting directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs; ensures patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The span of control for this position is based on unit capacity, unit complexity, and FTE oversight. Span of control will be based on the current evidence that supports patient satisfaction, quality and safety as well as staff engagement and resilience.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Manager oversees plans, organizes, manages and evaluates patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis; plans and develops strategic short, mid- and long-term goals and processes to enhance and improve the operations of the unit to support the Medical Center’s mission, vision and values; evaluates and identifies achievements and problems in meeting goals; manages, guides, coaches, and evaluates the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area; promotes and ensures ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services; develops, administers and manages unit budget plans; identifies, plans and initiates cost saving initiatives; participates in development of evidence-based standards of practice; identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes; assumes leadership in identifying and correcting factors contributing to problematic outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications for Hire:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing required, Master's degree in Nursing or related field is preferred. Current Ohio RN license. Minimum of two years management experience and three years of registered nursing experience in relevant care setting required. Holds a current certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise; or certification must be achieved within 18 months of employment.

16 North is a 30 bed unit that cares for Solid Organ Transplant patients across all levels of care: Acute Care, Progressive Care, and Critical Care, . The Transplant unit is also home to a biopsy suite for kidney transplant patients. This unit presents a unique opportunity for nurses to advance and broaden their experience within the same unit and team!

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.