RN, Nursing Manager

Description

The Nursing Manager is responsible for the oversight and leadership of assigned Nursing areas. The Nursing Manager ensures that the department is adequately staffed and has adequate resources available in order to provide quality patient care.

Professional Duties

• Collaborate with department management team to establish departmental financial and operational goals and actively contributes to the achievement of assigned goals.
• Provide leadership and oversight to assigned staff. Ensure that the department is adequately staffed and that employees have appropriate resources available.
• Oversee and manage the departmental training and orientation of new employees.
• Ensure that departmental processes and procedures are effective and efficient to support the facilitation of quality care & services.
• Monitor employee performance, identify opportunities for improvement and/or professional development and facilitate resources and/or training.
• Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Serve as an ambassador for Desert Oasis Healthcare and Family Hospice Care at all times and positively shape the customer experience
• Be sensitive to factors that influence customers and co-worker’s situation including age, gender, culture, race and socioeconomic status. Be observant of others’ social cues (emotions) and respond appropriately
• Summarize key information and provide written materials whenever possible
• Do your share. Do what you say you will do and take action, follow through. Be willing to pitch in and help
• Assume a neutral position and suspend judgment of others
• See the positive in situations and in others
• Avoid gossip and negativity

Qualifications

• Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• 1 year of recent experience in a supervisory/managerial position, preferred.
• 2 years of experience in an acute care facility, medical office setting, or emergency services setting.
• BLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Detail oriented. Ability to reprioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals within all levels of the organization including providers, patients and others.
• Current California driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• At the discretion of DOHC/FHC management, this position has the potential to be a full or hybrid telecommuting position.

Physical Demands

Type Description

Sitting Approximately 50% of day.

Standing Approximately 20% of day.

Walking Approximately 30% of day.

Lifting 0 - 20 lbs. approximately 10% of day.

Bending Approximately < 10% of day. Kneeling < 10%.

Hearing/Visual Acuity Adequate for use with computers, telephone and other office equipment approximately 50% of day.

Computer Highly technical work environment - Must be able to work ≥ 5 hours per day using general office and medical office equipment.

Reaching Above head 75 degrees - approximately 15%.

Hand grip dexterity Approximately 40% of day