Nurse Manager (RN) - Surgical Services - Rappahannock General Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kilmarnock (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Nurse Manager for Surgical Services at a critical access hospital. This role involves overseeing nursing operations, providing clinical support, and acting as a mentor for nursing staff. The Nurse Manager will lead initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency while participating in budget development and hospital committees. Join a dedicated team committed to improving healthcare quality and safety, and enjoy a rewarding work environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a BSN or higher degree required.
• Current RN license from Virginia or awaiting reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing unit operations with 24-hour accountability.
• Develop unit goals to improve patient outcomes and excellence.

Skills

Patient Care Techniques

Clinical Management

Nursing Diagnosis

Financial Management

Personnel Supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Rappahannock General Hospital

Nurse Manager - Surgical Services

Rappahannock General Hospital is a 25 bed not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital (CAH) that provides acute inpatient services located in Lancaster County. The Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, as well as diagnostic and treatment services on an outpatient basis.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for the integration, facilitation, and coordination of administrative and clinical practice for the assigned nursing unit(s) with twenty-four hour accountability. Provides management and clinical support to other nursing units and house-wide as required. Serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource/educator for nurses and other members of the health care team. Develops unit goals and objectives with staff based on analysis of clinical and managerial processes to improve patient outcomes and create a culture of excellence. Represents the unit and is a liaison to internal and external customers. Participates in professional development activities and is active on hospital-wide committees. Demonstrates various styles of management. Participates in unit budget development, responsible for monitoring and variance analysis.

Employment Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing. A BSN or higher degree in Nursing is required/MSN preferred.
• Must possess current license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Virginia or awaiting reciprocity.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Work requires knowledge of organization and operation of a patient care unit and nursing care techniques and methods. Possess knowledge generally acquired through three to five years of experience as a professional nurse, with progressively more responsibility and experience appropriate to specialty area.
• Must have a broad based knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories relating to nursing diagnosis and treatment, possesses the ability to perform the range of nursing techniques found in general nursing practice including the unusual and non-routine as normally acquired through three to five years’ experience as a professional nurse.
• Previous work experience in a supervisory or charge nurse position that required knowledge of financial management and personnel supervision and practice.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].