Nurse Manager - ED NE

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Nurse Manager to lead a department's operations with a 24-hour scope, reporting to the Executive Director and Chief Nursing Officer. You will collaborate with health professionals, promote accountability, and steer continuous improvement in patient care.

Requirements include a BSN, MSN/DNP preferred, at least 3 years of nursing experience with 2 years in supervision, and SC RN licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required; MSN or DNP preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing work experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Certification in a specialty area preferred or to be completed within one year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee comprehensive operations of the department on a 24-hour basis.
• Collaborate with other health professionals in an environment that is respectful and accountable for outcomes.
• Lead change initiatives and drive quality improvement within the unit.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Manager reports to the Executive Director and Chief Nursing Officer. The Nurse Manager ensures the provision of his/her departments in collaboration with other health professionals in an environment that is respectful of others, accountable for outcomes and adaptive to change. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the planning and comprehensive operations of department/unit on a 24-hour basis.

Position Details

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC003779 COL - Emergency Department (NMC)

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: Health-33

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: (unspecified)

Minimum Training and Education

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing work experience, two years of supervisory experience required.
• Certification in specialty area preferred or completion within one year of eligibility strongly encouraged.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

Examples of Physical Requirements

• To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.
• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.

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