Nurse Manager - Acute Care - General Medicine and Surgical

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Nurse Manager to lead a designated unit, overseeing 24/7 patient care operations and driving quality, safety, and outcomes. You will plan goals, coach staff, and partner with physicians and departments to ensure top-notch care.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Responsibilities include budgeting, cost-saving initiatives, and developing standards to support the nursing professional practice model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
• Current Ohio RN license.
• Minimum two years of management experience.
• Three years of registered nursing experience in relevant care setting.
• Certification in nursing administration or related area; or must be completed within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care operations for a designated area on a 24-hour basis.
• Plan and develop short-, mid-, and long-term unit goals and processes.
• Manage and evaluate the work performance of patient care staff.
• Develop, administer and manage unit budgets; identify cost-saving initiatives.
• Foster collaboration with other departments to improve patient care outcomes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

People management

Budgeting and cost control

Clinical nursing expertise

Quality and safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

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.

21 South is a 30-bed unit in the Acute Care Department. We are a general medicine and surgical mixed acuity unit that sees both medical surgical and PCU patients. On our unit, nurses work with attending physicians, residents, and medical students to deliver care. Our team-centered environment. Our physician team rooms are on the unit or close by to promote this team-based approach. Our team is passionate about staff development and advancement as a dedicated education unit. We would love to welcome you to our team on 21 South.

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.