Nurse Manager II, Full Time, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an RN Nurse Manager II to oversee daily unit operations, coordinate quality patient care, and lead the nursing team in applying the nursing process and performance standards. The role contributes to long-term goals and policy development within the Nursing Department at Prattville Baptist Hospital.

Requirements include active RN licensure with BLS and a minimum of 2 years of staff nurse experience with progressive management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure required with BLS; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on area.
• Minimum 2 years as staff nurse with progressive nursing/managerial experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, with scheduling capability.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement daily unit operations for one or more nursing units.
• Coordinate and evaluate activities to provide quality patient care.
• Act as role model in applying nursing process and quality standards.
• Allocate and manage human resources in assigned areas.
• Participate in Nursing Service Leadership Team to set goals and policy.
• Other duties within scope may be assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Performance management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The RN – Nurse Manager II is primarily responsible for the organization and implementation of daily unit operations of one or more specific nursing units. The Nurse Manager is also responsible to facilitate, coordinate, and evaluate unit activities for the provision of quality patient care. This individual shall demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organizational skills and interpersonal skills. The Nurse Manager will demonstrate the consistent ability to act as a role model by providing direction in the application of the nursing process, quality/performance improvement standards, and organizational/departmental goals and objectives. Additionally, the Nurse Manager is also responsible to allocate and the management of human resources in assigned areas. As a member of the Nursing Service Leadership Team, the Nurse Manager will assist in the development of long-term and short-term goals, objectives, policy development, and priority setting for the Nursing Department.

This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

Degree in Nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum 2 years staff nurse experience with progressive experience in nursing and nursing management required.

License/Certification

Active RN licensure required, BLS required, Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, etc) may be required depending upon area assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence of commitment to continuing education.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Employee development and performance management skills.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital Job: Nurse Manager II, Full Time, Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit Nurse Manager II Job Type: Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.