Nurse Manager, Medical PCU (HS)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead a inpatient nursing team, organize operations, and drive quality patient care. You will manage staffing, budgets, and practice standards across a designated unit, ensuring alignment with the Medical Center’s mission and patient-centered approach.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing, an Ohio RN license, and at least three years of RN clinical experience with two years in management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Current Ohio RN license required.
• Minimum of three years RN clinical experience and two years management experience in relevant care setting required.
• Certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise; or certification must be achieved within timeline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plans, organize, manage and evaluate patient care operations for a designated area on a 24-hour basis.
• Develop strategic short-, mid-, and long-term goals to improve unit operations.
• Coach and evaluate the work performance of patient care staff in the area.
• Promote collaboration with other departments related to patient care operations.
• Develop and manage unit budgets, identify cost-saving initiatives, and implement evidence-based standards of practice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Management experience

Budget management

Certification in nursing admin

Clinical RN experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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Job Description Scope of Position: 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 as needed; 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 Education Required Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Additional Education Desired Master's Degree Required Qualifications Baccalaureate degree in nursing required, Master?s degree in Nursing or related field is preferred. Current Ohio RN license. Minimum of three years RN clinical experience and two years management experience in relevant care setting required. Holds a current certification in nursing administration or area of clinical expertise; or certification must be achieved within the timeline of eligibility. Prior leadership and management experience required.
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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.