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Description
Nurse Manager- 11th Floor- University Hospital
USA Health University Hospital - Mobile, AL
Job Title: Nurse Manager- 11th Floor- University Hospital
Position: Healthcare Department Manager
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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 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 to learn new skills.
- 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 in a timely manner according to policy.
- Develops a plan of action for employees below satisfactory in their evaluation.
- Participates in strategic planning activities for the department and institution's overall plan.
- Translates the department or institution's strategic plan to staff and modifies it in response to changing factors.
- Assumes accountability for current standards established by profession and regulatory agencies.
- Determines, translates, and implements relevant standards and promotes departmental compliance.
- 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.
- Encourages and participates in planning and program development to support quality patient care.
- 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 using the ICARE methodology.
- Performs functions for which they are licensed.
- Maintains regular and prompt attendance and ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Budget management
- Policy development and implementation
Preferred Skills
- Experience in educational roles for new staff
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.
License & Certification:
- Licensure with the state of Alabama as a registered nurse
Schedule:
- Not specified
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 legally protected basis.
Facility Details
Name: USA Health University Hospital
Description: A healthcare organization transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast.
Specialties:
- Healthcare
- Medical Education
- Research
Mission: To care for the unique needs of our community with convenient access to innovative treatments.
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Apply Before:
08/28/2025
Posted:
05/28/2025
