Nurse Manager - Emergency Department

Nurse Manager Responsibilities:

• Responsible and accountable for planning, directing, and evaluating patient care on a 24-hour basis.
• Establishes daily staffing patterns on all shifts.
• Establishes staffing needs based on patient acuity levels.
• Develops Four Week Time Sheet in a timely fashion, reflecting adequate daily staffing.
• Collaborates with Nursing Administration to obtain staff to cover needs.
• Approves or denies requests for revision of schedules based on staffing, and informs staff member of decision.
• Plans for effective delivery of patient care, matching patient acuity with available resources.
• Prioritizes patients’ needs.
• Assigns available staff daily based on patient needs.
• Interviews prospective staff in conjunction with Clinical Director.
• Plans orientation & integration of new staff in conjunction with Nursing Education Dept.
• Selects preceptor for new employee in conjunction with Nursing Education Dept.
• Reviews anecdotal notes, competency checklist from Nursing Education Dept. at end of formal/classroom orientation.
• Implements clinical orientation of new employees, matching Skills Assessment with specific unit objectives.
• Supports and guides preceptors together with Nursing Education Dept.
• Evaluates new employee by using Performance Appraisal Tool as a guide and by making Clinical Director aware of achievements and/or problems of new employee.
• Completes Performance Appraisal at end of probationary period and again at end of extended probationary period.
• Provides for economical use of resources on own unit and participates in budget planning and cost control with the Clinical Director.
• Identifies resources needed for effective operation of unit.
• Monitors use of equipment and supplies and maintains adequate stock of supplies.
• Involves staff in effective methods of cost containment.
• Implements and maintains improved procedures for reducing costs.
• Participates in the monthly review of recurrent expenditures and staffing budget with Clinical Director.
• Provides formal evaluations of staff members based on their position description.
• Sets short and long-term goals with staff members.
• Develops plan for goal attainment.
• Provides periodic evaluation of progress.
• Reviews sick time on a quarterly basis and counsels staff if needed.
• Facilitates attendance at In-service Education, Continuing Education, and Community Programs in order to foster individual growth and role expansion.
• Plans unit participation in performance improvement activities in conjunction with Clinical Director.
• Informs staff of what reviews are needed.
• Implements review.
• Reports back to staff the results of review.
• Plans and implements corrective action with staff.
• Evaluates resolution with Clinical Director.
• Communicates with other departments to coordinate patient care using resources available.
• Conducts regular monthly staff meetings to discuss relevant information.
• Meets with staff on all shifts.
• Maintains minutes of this meeting on the patient care unit for staff information.
• Participates actively in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Supports administrative policies and procedures through discussion with staff.
• Provides feedback from staff to Nursing Administration.
• Maintains unit records and reports.
• Reports unit status and significant occurrences to Clinical Director.
• Reports unit needs appropriately.
• Submits requisitions for supplies, work orders, etc., on time (on scheduled day, at start of day, during the day shift).
• Reports to Clinical Director any delays in obtaining supplies or work completed.
• Establishes and maintains professional relationship with patients, families, medical staff, administration, support staff, educational affiliations, and other colleges.
• Serves as a resource person and provide guidance to ANCC & staff.
• Serves as a professional role model.
• Evaluates effectiveness of policies & procedures for the functioning of the unit.
• Makes change recommendations to the Clinical Director.
• Participates in, and involves staff in, research process on unit (i.e., Performance Improvement).
• Assumes responsibility for his or her own professional and personal growth.
• Demonstrates ability to set objectives, plan for attainment, and assess progress.
• Serves on hospital and nursing committees.
• Participates in professional organizations and groups.
• Attends professional education programs, formal and informal, at least twice a year.
• Plans ways to solve problems and to make improvements in the delivery of patient care in collaboration with the Clinical Director.
• Solves problems for the purpose of improving patient care.
• Evaluates problem resolution with Clinical Director.
• Provides care that reflects an understanding of individual, cultural, and religious diversities and needs as well as recognition of patient rights.
• Maintains professional development.
• Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant statutes, and regulations.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities related to professional issues.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and team members.
• Maintains a positive and supportive attitude toward the mission and goals of Catholic Health Services.

*Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.

• Current New York State RN License required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Emergency Department required.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.