Nurse Manager RN Full Time Days

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is seeking a Nurse Director to provide overall direction and supervision of patient care activities and nursing staff across units. You will coordinate with the DNCS and COO/CCO to ensure adherence to Standards of Nursing Practice and to promote safety and high-quality care.

You will lead staffing, implement nursing protocols, mentor staff, and maintain compliance with policies while fostering a culture of accountability and open communication with physicians,

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office, word processing and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Ensures adequate staffing for nursing unit(s).
• Supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties and coordinates nursing services based on patient acuity and census.
• Directs staff to ensure patient care is delivered safely and within hospital policies.
• Coordinates Bedside Shift Reports, unit briefs and debriefs to inform care delivery needs.
• Promotes a Speak Up Culture and supports a High Reliability Organization (HRO).
• Maintains inventory records and orders supplies/equipment as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Albuquerque is a long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry-level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of patient care activities and nursing personnel of a nursing unit(s). Coordinates and consults with the Director of Nursing and Clinical Services (DNCS) and COO/CCO as appropriate in assuring the Standards of Nursing Practice related to all nursing care areas are implemented and followed. Supervises nursing staff, assesses patients, and ensures quality nursing care is provided to all patients on assigned unit(s). Promotes company Policies and Values.

Essential Functions

• Understands the National Quality Program and works towards demonstrated excellence on the unit(s) assigned.
• Ensures adequate staffing for nursing unit(s)
• Supervises and evaluates designated nursing staff; assigns duties/assignments and coordinates nursing services based on patient acuity and daily census.
• Coordinates and directs staff to ensure that patient care is delivered safely and within the scope of hospital policies to meet the needs of the patients.
• Makes certain the execution of Bedside Shift Reports, Unit briefs and debriefs ensures patient, and staff have been informed of care delivery needs and plans to mitigate any safety issues identified. Coordinates and Incorporates actions needed to further patient care needs.
• Participates in developing nursing protocol and procedures.
• Ensures staff is competent to perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Escalates any circumstances, which may have a serious impact. Promotes a Speak Up Culture and support of a High Reliability Organization (HRO).
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, and administrative team to ensure adequate and appropriate care delivery.
• Demonstrates ability to assist staff and physicians with providing patient care if needed; ensures clinical services are conducted and documented appropriately.
• Assesses and formulates teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning to ensure staff is competent.
• Maintains supply inventory records; orders supplies and equipment, as necessary.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Promotes adherence to the Company's Code of Business Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Agreement by monitoring employee performance and identifying and responding to compliance issues.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel 0%.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse in the State

Experience

• Minimum of three years’ experience in healthcare administration/management.
• Graduate level education may substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.