Nurse Manager - Dialysis and Float Pool

Mercy; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced nursing leader to assist the Chief Nursing Officer in delivering safe, high-quality, cost-efficient care. You will ensure competent staff, optimize resources, and meet productivity goals across the hospital.

You will collaborate with administrators, physicians and staff to improve communication, data sharing and processes across the continuum of care while driving quality indicators and staff development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in applicable state.
• Minimum three years nursing experience; leadership/management preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrates strong human relations and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Assures adequate, competent patient care staff and participates in care when needed.
• Solves problems and follows up to resolve complex situations with patients and staff.
• Maintains quality patient care with appropriate staff mix.
• Monitors department budget and ensures cost-efficient operations.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and data collection.
• Develops relationships with administrators, physicians, clinics and staff.
• Ensures timely staff evaluations and adherence to policies and regulations.
• Communicates data and improves patient care processes across the hospital.

Skills

Communication

Staff development

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Graduate of approved nursing school

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible for assisting the Chief Nursing Officer in the delivery of safe, quality and cost-efficient care by having competent staff members in the department. Ensures efficient utilization of available resources and meets productivity and/or financial goals. Meets customer service satisfaction goals. Works collaboratively and effectively with other administrative personnel, physicians and staff from other areas throughout the Hospital to enhance communication, share pertinent data and improve processes across the continuum.

Position Details:

Responsible for assisting the Chief Nursing Officer in the delivery of safe, quality and cost-efficient care by having competent staff members in the department. Ensures efficient utilization of available resources and meets productivity and/or financial goals. Meets customer service satisfaction goals. Works collaboratively and effectively with other administrative personnel, physicians and staff from other areas throughout the Hospital to enhance communication, share pertinent data and improve processes across the continuum.

Responsibilities

• Assures the availability of patient care personnel competent to meet patient care requirements. Participates in patient care when needed.
• Problem solves and performs follow-up activities to respond to and resolve complex situations that arise with patients/significant others, physicians, management staff in nursing and other departments as appropriate, other healthcare facilities, community resources.
• Assures the provision of quality patient care by the appropriate mix of licensed and non-licensed staff members.
• Continually evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of patient care delivery.
• Continually monitors and maintains department within budgetary guidelines.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement activities. Works with the Chief Nursing Officer to develop quality indicators and data collection methods to determine progress toward goals.
• Performs analysis of patient requirements for care, and of staff ability to meet patient care needs at least annually. Fosters staff development by assuring that needed skills are obtained.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with administrative personnel, physicians, physician clinics, and other Hospital Staff members; with patient and significant others. Reviews and oversees workers compensation, and Employee health.
• Communicates effectively with Hospital and Physician Clinic personnel to share pertinent data, improve patient care processes, and improve the quality of care delivered.
• Participates in professional and educational activities.
• Investigates and follows up on patient concerns as required.
• Interviews potential staff members. Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer when appropriate.
• Ensures staff evaluations are completed on time.
• Intervenes with staff members, when necessary to ensure quality of care, excellent customer service, compliance with department policies, procedures and guidelines, Hospital policies and procedures and all local, state and federal requirements and regulations.
• Wears proper personal protective equipment when appropriate. Observes universal precautions consistently. Wears clothing and Health System badge consistent with dress code, and attends to personal hygiene to maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance. Meets Health System attendance standards. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current license in applicable State of practice for Registered Nurse.
• Experience: Minimum three years nursing experience. Previous leadership/management experience preferred.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Other: Demonstrates skill in human relations and communications is required. Must have broad understanding of the patient care process and be able to demonstrate clinical expertise in their area of responsibility.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.