Nurse Manager - Surgical Services/Operating Room- USA Providence Hospital

USA Health - Mobile, AL

Job Title: Nurse Manager - Surgical Services/Operating Room- USA Providence Hospital

Position: Department Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift:

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Mobile

State: AL

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Job Responsibilities

Holds twenty-four hour accountability for the operation of the department.
Utilizes all available resources to ensure effective performance of the department.
Provides appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to support departmental functions.
Performs personnel functions for the department, including recruitment, hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations, counseling, and education.
Documents all personnel actions appropriately.
Supports all personnel as valuable assets to the institution.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, coaches, and mentors staff.
Develops an annual budget that meets the department needs within the framework of available resources.
Coordinates with other department heads for effective resource use.
Monitors budgetary expenses and revenues, identifies variances, and adjusts spending accordingly.
Utilizes cost-effective practices in performing all aspects of the job.
Evaluates and recommends space allocation and design for the needs of the department.
Develops, implements, and updates policies and procedures in a collaborative and interdepartmental process according to JCAHO and hospital standards.
Prepares and reviews bids, systems of acquisition, distribution, and use of supplies, materials, and equipment.
Supports the mission of the University of South Alabama by translating and incorporating institutional mission, vision, and values to staff and others.
Provides an environment that is supportive of medical, nursing, and allied health students.
Serves as a professional role model for all staff.
Utilizes a computer and appropriate software to generate reports and correspondence.
Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies.
Facilitates staff participation in in-services and educational offerings.
Assures personnel are competent to carry out their essential functions and that competency skills are completed annually.
Monitors work performance of staff and completes evaluations timely according to policy.
Develops a plan of action for employees who are below satisfactory in their evaluation.
Participates in strategic planning activities for the department and institution's overall plan.
Translates the department or institution strategic plan to staff, ensuring support of the plan.
Assumes accountability for current standards established by profession, regulatory, and governmental agencies.
Maintains standards of practice consistent with current research findings.
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among disciplines/departments to assure effective delivery of services.
Encourages and participates in planning and program development.
Communicates with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team in person and via telephone.
Responds to overhead pages and beeper in a timely manner.
Develops and maintains a performance improvement program for department utilizing the ICARE methodology.
Performs those functions for which they are licensed.
Regular and prompt attendance, including ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Strong interpersonal skills
Budget development and management
Personnel management
Policy development and implementation
Compliance with healthcare standards

Preferred Skills

Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
ACLS certification

Requirements

Experience: Four years of professional nursing experience, two of which were in a supervisory or charge nurse capacity.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution or eligibility for enrollment in the RN to MSN program at the University of South Alabama.

License & Certification:

Licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse
ACLS certification required

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.