RN Team Lead — Acute Care Telemetry Unit

Confidential; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits on day one (health, dent

Vision coverage

Pre-tax savings plans: FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

401(k) with company contributions

PTO + six paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a Nurse Manager to coordinate and supervise nursing care on the assigned unit, ensuring high quality, safe and cost-effective patient care while optimizing patient and family interactions for satisfaction.

The role supports Magnet philosophies, mentors staff, and leads implementation of evidence-based practices within a collaborative nursing leadership team. ANCC Magnet recognition is highlighted in our profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care along with direct supervision to assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
• Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, schedules 24 hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate.
• Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members, as required.
• Communicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
• Supports Magnet philosophies such as healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, facilitates and promotes evidence-based practices and research activities.
• Serves as a resource for unit issues, mentors staff, delegates actions as appropriate and creates an environment of participation.
• Ensures that staff meets regulatory requirements.
• Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
• Assists with the prevention and resolution of patient and family concerns.
• Follows up on incidents on the assigned unit.
• Assures proper documentation and follow-through.

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Job description

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a Nurse Manager to coordinate and supervise nursing care on the assigned unit, ensuring high quality, safe and cost-effective patient care while optimizing patient and family interactions for satisfaction.

The role supports Magnet philosophies, mentors staff, and leads implementation of evidence-based practices within a collaborative nursing leadership team. ANCC Magnet recognition is highlighted in our profile.