Off-Shift Nurse Manager

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA seeks an experienced Off-Shift Nurse Manager to oversee evening and night operations and weekend coverage. The role ensures appropriate patient placement, bed management, and effective communication across departments and with physicians and families.

The incumbent leads staffing decisions, oversees QA processes, and collaborates with leadership to maintain high standards of care while driving continuous improvement and coordination with the Nursing Support

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Massachusetts; current licensure required.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 30 days.
• ACLS certification to be obtained within 30 days.
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam to be passed before start date.
• CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam to be passed before start date.
• De-escalation certification within 90 days is preferred/required.
• Three years' experience in Critical Care or Emergency Department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as administrative lead during evening/night shifts and weekends.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities and liaise with physicians, families and staff.
• Serve as central bed management contact and oversee patient placement and transfers.
• Monitor bed availability, throughput, and staffing for weekend coverage.
• Lead communication with managers and participate in leadership and union matters.
• Promote quality care using Nursing Process; participate in education and audits.
• Identify process improvements and drive continuous improvement in care delivery.

Skills

RN license (MA)

BLS

ACLS

De-escalation cert

CCHC Pharmacology Exam

CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam

3+ yrs CC/ED exp

Job description

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Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/

Job Description - Off-Shift Nurse Manager (260812-50000269)

Job Description

Off-Shift Nurse Manager - ( 260812-50000269 )

Purpose of Position : Acts as administrative person in charge of Hospital during evening and night shifts, weekend day shifts. Keeps appropriate Nursing and Hospital Administration informed of important Hospital situations and emergencies. Functions independently within a broad scope of established policies and goals.

Description

Description :

• Coordinates activities between hospital departments and acts as liaison between physicians, nurses, families, etc. Assumes public relations function, responding to press calls, dealing with police, community agencies and other hospitals, as necessary. Makes arrangements between hospitals for borrowing and loaning equipment. Assists patients and families with social and behavioral problems.
• Serves as an expert clinical resource for patient placement. Works in collaboration with the admitting office to provide appropriate placement of all admissions and transfers from internal and external sources. Acts as central contact with the authority to make all bed management decisions. Monitors bed availability and turnover with input from leadership and staff in all areas. Facilitate continuous patient throughput with effective communication with staff and leadership in all areas. Facilitates the coordination of patient’s transfer with physicians, staff RN’s, and other departments through the “one call” transfer center.
• Arranges Patient Services staffing for the following shift, documenting absenteeism. Also, assesses weekend staffing on a continuous basis, adjusting for changes in patient care, activity or illness/injury of staff members, etc. Makes hospital rounds to key in on important patient information from Charge Nurse reports.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with other Managers. Contributes to the evaluation process of nursing staff in conjunction with Nurse Managers. Provides leadership to staff as necessary. Participates in formal conference sessions with union representatives. Participates in grievance procedure and arbitration, when necessary. Acts as resource person for staff in clinical and administrative matters. Investigates all Unusual Incidents.
• Supports, interprets and enforces Patient Services and Hospital Policies and Procedures. Participates in Patient Services and Hospital committees. Functions as member of code team (documentation). Conducts post code critique. Promotes quality care through use of the Nursing Process and collaborates with Education/Training Services as needs are identified. Reviews care plans and evaluates implementation based on patient outcomes. Conducts informal patient care conferences. Assists with patient assessments, as necessary. Performs other work related duties and activities as assigned or requested.
• Responsibilities involve continual analysis and balancing of priorities to effectively manage all administrative and patient care functions on assigned shift. Keeps Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer informed as appropriate.
• Challenges current working practices; identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management. Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Qualifications :

• ( RN ) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification (obtain within 30 days, offered within)
• ( ACLS) - Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 30 days, offered within)
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
• CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (pass prior to start date)
• (De-escalation) – Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 90 days, offered within).
• (Preferred) Three years' experience in Critical Care or Emergency Department

Schedule Details : 32 Hours Per week, Rotating Day/Eves, Primary shifts 11a-7p and 3p-11p, Occasional Nights, may be 12 hour shift on Weekends, Every Other Weekend and Holiday

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Nursing Support Services

Annual/Hourly : Annual - Based on Full Time Employment

Hiring Pay Range : $ 175000 - $ 183000

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Beware scam interview requests

Cape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page: https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/