Nursing Unit Leader: Care, Performance & Team

Baton Rouge General Medical Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a nursing unit, ensuring quality care and fiscal responsibility. Responsibilities include staff supervision, budgeting, hiring, and performance reviews within guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, compliance with regulatory standards, patient and employee safety, and continuous improvement of clinical operations in a fast-paced hospital environment in Baton Rouge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• National certification in area of expertise strongly preferred.
• Current Louisiana Nursing License.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of related accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Employee development and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that objectives of the departments are administered.
• Monitors department operations and recommends changes as needed.
• Ensures that departmental measures for processes and expectations are carried out on a daily basis.
• Uses alternative methods of providing services to reduce department-operating costs.
• Coordinates staffing needs of the departments with regards to market/seasonal changes.
• Maintains an organized department to ensure efficiency, accuracy of work, and information flow.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Baton Rouge General Medical Center is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of a nursing unit, ensuring quality care and fiscal responsibility. Responsibilities include staff supervision, budgeting, hiring, and performance reviews within guidelines.

The role emphasizes leadership, compliance with regulatory standards, patient and employee safety, and continuous improvement of clinical operations in a fast-paced hospital environment in Baton Rouge.