Full Job Description
The Nurse Manager is responsible for the comprehensive administration of patient care services for the ED. The manager shapes and interprets the philosophy and definition of nursing as it relates to short and long-term planning, program and staff development, resource and budget management, staffing, performance improvement and healthcare system utilization
Functioning within the framework for professional nursing practice, the Nurse Manager supports and assists the Director. This position has 24 hour accountability for managing resources (human, material and financial), to ensure quality, cost-effective delivery of patient services for in a defined area across the continuum. This is accomplished by direct action, delegation, coaching and support of unit-based shared governance councils. Reports to the Director of Nursing for Emergency Services.
Qualifications:
Graduate of a school of nursing.
BSN, MSN or Master's degree in a related field preferred.
Three (3) years of recent acute care experience and two (2) years of progressive management or leadership experience.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, Pediatric Life Supports (PALS) certification, TNCC preferred.
