Nurse Manager - Orthopedic Surgery

University of Washington: CoMotion

$81K — $146K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) required.
  • Registered Nurse license in Missouri or Illinois is necessary.
  • 3 years of clinical experience preferred.
  • Basic Life Support certification from a recognized provider is essential.
  • Supervisory management skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient services to ensure quality care delivery.
  • Review and assist in the development of compliant policies and procedures.
  • Assist in departmental budget preparation and supply management.
  • Direct and coordinate staff activities and performance evaluations.
  • Provide direct patient care including care plan development and medication administration.
  • Maintain good public relations with patients and families.
  • Serve as the contact for patient care research projects and record maintenance.

Benefits

  • Normal office environment with direct patient care settings.
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens requiring protective devices.
  • Opportunities for staff continuing education and quality improvement activities.
Full Job Description
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141 Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of patient care staff and patient treatment; the manager applies both clinical and operational management skills to meet the established quality, patient satisfaction, and financial/operational goals of the unit/department.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care in effective manner, conducting rounds to ensure quality of patient care delivery.
  • Reviews, assists, and promotes the development of policies and procedures in compliance with medical school, state and federal regulatory requirements.
  • Assists in preparation and control of department operational budget; monitors supplies/equipment, ordering/repairing as required to ensure the quality of care and operational standard are maintained.
  • Directs, assigns, and coordinates activities/duties of staff, evaluating performance, orienting new staff, and advising administration of conditions; coordinates and ensures completion of staff continuing education, in-service, and quality improvement activities, staff programs, and meetings.
  • Provides direct patient care, including development of patient care plans, administering medication, vitals, phlebotomy, monitoring IV therapies, and maintaining records in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Promotes/maintains good public relations with patients and families, acting as liaison between other departments.
  • Acts as troubleshooter, contact person, counselor, and interviewer in patient care research projects, maintaining appropriate records.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
  • Requires protective devices
  • Patient care setting
  • Direct patient care setting


Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at desk or table
  • Typically standing and walking
  • Typically bending, crouching, stooping
  • Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)


Equipment

  • Office equipment
  • Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

B.S.N. - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration


Work Experience:

Clinical (3 Years)


Skills:

Supervisory Management


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

  • Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri or Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Activity Coordination, Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Employee Communications, Epic EHR, External Communication, General Nursing, Interpersonal Communication, Interview Management, IV Medication Administration, Medical Advising, Medication Administration, Organizing, Policy Management, Problem Solving Tools, Recordkeeping, Research Projects

Grade
S29

Salary Range
$81,600.00 - $146,800.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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