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Nurse Manager - PCU/CCU (Day shift)
44105 15th St W STE 301 Lancaster, CA 93534 US
Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Manager
Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000
Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Effectively plans, organizes, and evaluates work duties:
- Develop unit goals annually in conjunction with unit staff and unit Medical Director.
- Plan and maintain staffing patterns within budget parameters, considering continuity of care, staff competency, and patient acuity.
- Evaluate and set standards for patient care and unit equipment.
- Collaborate with support services to ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment.
- Promote intra- and interdepartmental communication.
- Maintain patient reference materials and ensure access to policies, procedures, standards, and care guidelines.
- Collaborate with Nursing Director and Supervisors to facilitate high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care with the Medical Staff.
- Utilize staff effectively, considering professional, legal, and institutional constraints.
- Evaluate patient care delivery through documentation, observation, and comparison to established standards.
- Serve as a clinical resource person, assisting nursing personnel in assessing patient/family status.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:
- Proficient in mathematical concepts and their application.
- Knowledge and ability to practice as defined by the California Nurse Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and ANA Code of Ethics.
- Familiarity with Nursing Sensitive Indicators and demonstrated knowledge regarding the special needs and behaviors of age-specific groups.
- Understanding of legal and regulatory aspects of care, including knowledge of relevant legal documents.
- Competency in using hospital information systems.
- Knowledge of Patient Rights.
Education and Experience:
Education:
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required.
- Five (5) years of management experience in lieu of BSN.
Experience:
- At least five (5) years of acute care experience.
- Progressive leadership experience, including experience as a charge nurse.
Required Licensure and/or Certifications:
- Current California Registered Nursing license.
- BCLS required.
- Unit-specific specialty certification required within twelve months of hire.
