Nurse Manager (Home Health) Full Time, Days
FLSA Status: Exempt
Rate: $114,358 to $171,538
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
- Participates in development of the clinical areas strategic and operational plans
- Actively supports and promotes a professional practice model that encourages staff and patient participation in constant improvement of patient care
- Openly supports and promotes the mission of MCDH
- Serves as the collective voice for staff to communicate with administration in the chain of command
- Serves as the staff and patient advocate to ensure optimal patient care
- Interfaces with patients and families to ensure that care is consistent with their expectations across organizational lines. Leads professional and paraprofessional staff in provision of patient care
- Makes recommendations for and may participate in personnel actions such as selection, discipline, and performance
- Conducts or assists in performance evaluations and monitoring competencies
- Identifies staff development needs and coordinates education with Nurse Manager, Day Operations and Staff Development
- Instructs staff regarding policies and procedures and keeps unit current in regulatory requirements and continual readiness for surveys
- Provides staff training and assistance
- Participates in Performance Improvement Program and is responsible for compilation of data and improvement plans
- Participates in inter-disciplinary meetings and committees to promote and ensure adjustment and continuity of patient care
- Responds to all emergencies
- Assists in resolving charge discrepancies as directed
- May make recommendations on policies and standards
- Performs other related duties and tasks as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current California licensure as Registered Nurse; BSN or Master’s Degree preferred
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit a high degree of professionalism, open support of the hospital administration and competency in their field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required
- Management skills sufficient to effectively direct supervisory and frontline nursing and supportive staff
- Demonstrated record of leadership ability and professional accomplishment
- Competency in Microsoft Office and personal computer skills
- Current BLS certification required
- Capable of performing position related physical requirements