Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program preferred; approved nursing program acceptable.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Two years of related experience preferred.
Bi-lingual experience preferred.
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Iowa or meeting multi-state licensure requirements.
CPR, PALS, ACLS, Chemo/Bio certification, and CRCST required within 6 months of hire; nursing specialty certification preferred.
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee all departmental functions and activities.
Interview, hire, and train department staff.
Plan, assign, and direct work while appraising performance.
Address employee complaints and resolve issues.
Develop and monitor departmental budgets.
Supervise and evaluate patient care activities.
Coordinate staffing levels to maximize quality and efficiency.
Lead quality improvement initiatives and maintain dashboard measures.
Assess departmental supply and equipment needs.
Implement updates for electronic medical records (EMR).
Identify and monitor preceptors for student nurses.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive work environment with a focus on quality care.
Flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Full Job Description
Location:
Sioux Center Health
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)
Summary:
The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing, planning, and administering all business functions and activities in the department consistent with State standards.
Managerial Responsibilities:
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Departmental Supervision:
Surgery, CSR Processing
Education and/or Experience:
Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Two years related experience preferred. Bi-lingual experience preferred.
Certificate, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required. CPR, PALS, ACLS, Chemo/Bio certification, CRCST (sterilization certification) required within 6 months of hire date. Nursing specialty certification preferred. Additional certifications may be required to meet the patient care population needs.
Essential Functions:
Develops and monitors operating and capital budgets for the department.
Plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the patient care activity.
Responsible for maintaining qualified clinical staff along with coordinating the scheduling process working collaboratively with Resource Nurses and Schedulers to maintain appropriate acuity staffing levels which maximize quality and unit efficiency.
Responsible for the quality improvement activity and dashboard measures of the department.
Responsible for the development and evaluation of standards, policies, and procedures for the department.
Assess supply and equipment needs for the department.
Responds to and provides direction for changing workloads and stressful situations.
Coordinates the department CMS and CAH quality measures by reading, abstracting and recording key patient clinical findings for data base.
Maintains and implements updates for EMR.
Responsible for identifying preceptors for student nurse and monitoring.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
About Avera Health
Avera Health is a regional health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides healthcare services to communities in South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Avera Health operates 33 hospitals, 208 primary care clinics, and 40 senior care facilities. The health system employs over 19,000 people and serves over 1 million people. Avera Health is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to its patients.
