Nurse Manager- Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit, Full Time

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks an experienced Nursing Unit Director to lead 7 South. You will supervise clinical operations, develop policies, and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

The role requires RN licensure in North Carolina, BSN, MSN preferred, and 3–5 years in nursing management. You will oversee budgeting, performance improvement, safety and regulatory compliance, with a focus on staff development and patient

Qualifications

• 3-5 years clinical experience related to nursing area of management.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• RN license in North Carolina; BSN required; MSN preferred; nursing certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise clinical operations to provide care.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Establish, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, positive professional relationships.
• Facilitate team meetings, daily rounds and communication among patients, families, interdisciplinary team members and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee safety protocols and infection control within the unit.
• Ensure competence in staff using equipment and monitor performance through PI activities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Team communication

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

Summary

Direct, supervise and coordinate the functions and activities of assigned unit(s). Responsible for overall management and coordination of the service to include fiscal resource management, human resource management, capital improvements and quality of services including enhancement of human experience (patient, families and caregivers).

Major Job Functions

• Plan, organize and supervise clinical operations to provide care
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
• Establish, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, positive professional relationships
• Facilitate team meetings, daily rounds and communication among patients, families, interdisciplinary team members and contracting agencies
• Establish and maintain mechanisms to monitor continuing compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory/accrediting agencies' standards
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures within the unit
• Establish and maintain mechanism whereby staff members are identified as being competent to safely and effectively utilize the appropriate equipment in their work area
• Assume responsibility for continuously assessing and improving performance via participation in Performance Improvement (PI) activities and Quality Control mechanisms
• Participate in selection of external sources of patient care services when such services are required
• Take necessary steps to determine the complete and accurate charging for patient services rendered as well as monitor, adjust and, where possible, correct negative expense variances
• Develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans and operations via departmental budgets, PI Plan and Management Outcome Plan, focusing on enhancing patient care services
• Collaborate with Care Coordination staff to identify barriers to patient throughput, intervene to eliminate barriers, and facilitate discharges early in the day
• Oversee, facilitate and monitor patient experience, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Formal Training: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or master’s degree in other health related field preferred Nursing certification preferred.

Unit Description

Unit Description: 7 South is a 33-bed unit with all private rooms. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistants, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists. Our Patients include Adult and Geriatric patients.

Work Experience

• Acute Respiratory Disorders
• Acute Cardiac Disorders
• Acute and Chronic Renal Disease
• Neurological Disorders
• Pre and Post Surgery
• Pre and Post Procedures
• Cardiac Dysrhythmias
• 3-5 years clinical experience related to nursing area of management required
• 3-5 years of management experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Demonstrate leadership characteristics
• Working knowledge of budgets, staffing, Performance Improvement as well as regulatory requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to make informed decisions and handle crisis situations effectively
• Knowledgeable of the NC Nurse Practice Act
• Knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Occasional assistance with heavy lifting
• May be required to work variable shifts on occasion
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Licenses and Certifications

Required Licenses and Certifications RN - Board Of Nursing

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About Cape Fear Valley Health

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.