PATIENT CARE MANAGER- RN- 2 NORTH

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, seeks a nurse leader to oversee patient care services and staff around the clock. You will supervise nursing personnel, plan and evaluate care delivery, and ensure quality outcomes in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Requires an associates degree in nursing, AR RN license, and at least three years of leadership experience in a hospital environment. BSN preferred and safety-sensitive position details apply.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing; BSN preferred; current Arkansas RN license.
• Experience: three years in acute care with leadership or change role.
• Physical: safety sensitive; hospital environment with lifting and exposure.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and management of patient care services and staff in assigned area 24/7; utilization of CQI processes.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associates degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Current RN license Arkansas

Job description

• JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Education
    • Skill and proficiency in applying the principles, concepts, and techniques which are central to the nursing profession. Knowledge of human growth and development necessary for assessment, range of treatment and care of patients appropriate to the patient’s age as normally acquired through completion of Associates degree in nursing. BSN preferred. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Arkansas.
  • Experience
    • Knowledge of nursing management practices and procedures as acquired through three years nursing experience in an acute care hospital assuming a leadership or change role. Knowledge of hospital and nursing department policies and procedures and of assigned area/unit activities and personnel as acquired through an orientation program.
  • Physical
    • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
    • Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• JOB SUMMARY
  • Responsible for the direct supervision and management of patient care services and professional and non-professional employees, and management of material resources for assigned area/unit. Under the general supervision of Director, responsible for the care delivered by nursing personnel in an assigned area or unit, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Incumbents are subject to call-back as required by the hospital. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of patient care utilizing the continuous quality improvement process. Routinely, assigns and responsibly directs staff. This position is required to utilize independent judgment.