Job Information
Tidelands Health Manager Registered Nurse (RN) in Georgetown, South Carolina
Employee Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!
Position Summary: The Manager Registered Nurse coordinates and has 24/7 accountability for the operation of nursing services within the assigned Department of the hospital. She/he will utilize evidence-based leadership competencies and strategies to ensure the highest quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and a healthy work environment for employee partners. The Manager’s responsibilities include ongoing maintenance of quality monitoring improvement program and departmental oversight and participation in steering teams and councils overseeing Nursing Services. The Manager evaluates employee work performance providing employee counseling in cooperation with Human Resources, Assistant Director Acute Care Operations, and the Vice President of Nursing and Operations. The Manager communicates and collaborates with other departments for problem identification and resolution. Through the Manager, nursing activities are coordinated with other departments. She/he will lead department and charge nurse meetings monthly, participate in system and department level Shared Governance committees, TH Safety and Quality Councils, policy and procedure review and development, and other teams/committees as assigned. In general, the Manager works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers as well as members of Nursing and Hospital Leadership to ensure the efficient, safe operation of the Department as well as completes other leadership duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience :
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on in a Med/Surg department and operational knowledge.
History of a track of progressive leadership experience in nursing services preferred.
Education :
- BSN required; MSN preferred
Licensure/Certification :
Current RN licensure in good standing with South Carolina Board of Nursing.
American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the TH Organizational Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the TH Organizational Development Office are approved by TH Organizational Development on a case-by-case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two (2) years.
ACLS required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :
Strong organizational skills required
Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers as well as members of Nursing and Hospital Management
Ability to prioritize assignments, handle interruptions and multi-task required.
Demonstrated excellent clinical skills required.
Proficient with PC’s and Microsoft Office Software such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
Demonstrated effective leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and facilitate teams required.
Strong written and oral communication skills required.
Prior experience compiling, developing and analyze healthcare related data preferred.
Knowledge of “LEAN” concepts preferred.
Physical Requirements : Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
May be exposed to infectious specimens, diseases, and soiled laundry.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.