Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Manager Nursing - Surgery Administration

Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Effective communication and leadership skills
  • Minimum of 3 years RN experience
  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Current Louisiana state RN license and BLS certification

Responsibilities

  • Plan and arrange department unit meetings
  • Conduct patient rounds to ensure care standards
  • Ensure timely and complete documentation of personnel files
  • Direct daily operations and address issues proactively
  • Facilitate Care Coordination Rounds and develop individualized Plans of Care
  • Interview, hire, evaluate, counsel, and discipline unit personnel
  • Monitor staffing levels for quality care provision

Benefits

  • Educational program opportunities for staff and community
  • Engagement in a collaborative team environment
  • A strong emphasis on patient safety and quality care
  • Opportunity to influence policy and procedure development
  • Involvement in budgeting and financial aspects of the unit
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Manager Is responsible and accountable for assisting the director with coordinating and directing day to day activities in the unit(s), to insure adequate staffing and the delivery of quality, cost-effective care. The manager is able to fulfill the RN job requirements for home unit(s), as well as serve as a clinical resource person and a role model for staff members. He/She continually assesses staff educational needs and identifies areas for improvement.

Responsibilities

  1. TECHNICAL TASKS
    1. Plans and arranges for department unit meetings.
    2. Responsible for patient rounds.
    3. Responsible for timely and complete documentation relating to personnel files.
  2. CRITICAL THINKING
    1. Directs staff in the daily operations of the area including problem identification, planning, implementation, patient safety and evaluation of patient outcomes.
    2. Facilitates daily Care Coordination Rounds and ensures development of Plan of Care that meets individualized needs of patients.
    3. Interviews, hires, evaluates, councils, and disciplines personnel assigned to the unit and/or department.
    4. Identifies and maintains the number and level of personnel needed to provide quality patient care by determining activity/guidelines for the unit and/or department.
    5. Examines the delivery of patient care and identifies problems and any need for improvements, including patient safety.
    6. Provides and proposes educational programs to hospital employees, medical staff and community.
    7. Participates in the budgetary process by monitoring the expenditures and revenue of the unit.
    8. Oversees the orientation of new employees and provides assistance with development of competencies specific to the unit and/or department.
    9. Responsible for department/unit meeting the requirements of all regulatory agencies, licensing boards, and state and federal laws.
    10. Provides input for development and revisions of policies and procedures and standards of practice particular to the scope of care provided by the unit.
    11. Addresses customer satisfaction issues including patient, physician and staff issues on a on ongoing basis in a timely manner.
    12. Reviews customer satisfaction reports and provides input into addressing areas that need improvement.
    13. Initiates action to meet personal objectives.
    14. Functions as an integral team member and actively participates in unit council meetings and unit workgroups.
  3. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
    1. Coordinates activities with other departments regarding needs of patients.
    2. Acknowledges patient and family values and acts as a role model for the staff.


Qualifications

  • Effective communication and leadership skills.
  • 3 years of RN experience
  • 1 year supervisor experience
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Current Louisiana state RN license and BLS
    Current State of Louisiana R.N. License/Permit. CPR for healthcare provider through AHA upon hire.

About Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a Catholic, not-for-profit health care system based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The system was established in 1984 and is sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, a religious congregation of the Roman Catholic Church. The system operates six hospitals, including Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, the largest hospital in Louisiana. The system also operates a number of clinics and other health care facilities throughout Louisiana. The system is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
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