About this role
The Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for supervisory work involving maintaining high standards of professional nursing services in the management of a clinical unit, special unit, or ward in our Extended Care Facility. The position involves general supervision with latitude for instructing, planning, and making assignments to subordinates. The incumbent performs related work as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patient nursing care needs and prepare and carry out a nursing care plan.
- Collaborate with medical staff in the care and treatment of patients.
- Provide accurately descriptive records of the medical treatment and nursing care of patients.
- Check physicians orders, medication cards, and charts to ensure prompt and accurate execution of orders.
- Instruct and assist nursing staff and auxiliary nursing personnel on nursing problems, unit management, and related activities.
- Coordinate the services rendered by other departments in the interest of effective management and patient welfare.
- Supervise the activities of professional subordinates in the bedside care of patients and the administration of medications and treatments on a unit.
- Orient new personnel and oversee participation in related staff development and in-service training programs.
- Perform a variety of personnel and unit management activities.
- Assist in the formulation and execution of policies and procedures.
- Act as Supervising Nurse in their absence or as directed.
- Provide care and/or treatment to infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients as assigned.
Requirements:
- Foster the mission, vision, beliefs, values, and philosophy of Oneida Healthcare Center.
- Adhere to the Infection Control program to prevent the spread of infections, practice standard precautions, protect self, peers, patients, and visitors from infection, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Adhere to the Dress Code and always wear an ID badge.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and exceptional customer service.
- Exhibit proper phone etiquette in all customer interactions.
- Uphold privacy and confidentiality in all customer interactions.
- Follow and maintain attendance according to Oneida Healthcares Attendance Policy.
- Adhere to Oneida Healthcares Paid Days Off (PDO) standards.
- Assure safe operation and maintenance of equipment, materials, and resources to complete the work within the assigned time.
- Attend and complete required educational programs on an annual basis.
- Participate in performance improvement concepts important to patient safety.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff.
- Perform similar or related duties as assigned or directed.
- Be aware of and follow Oneida Healthcares Commitment to Patients.
- Be aware of and follow Oneida Healthcares Commitment to Co-Workers.
Qualifications
Education :
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered two-year College with an Associate Degree in Nursing.
Experience :
- Two years of supervisory/management experience.
Licenses and Certifications :
- NYS RN License.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Empathy and compassion in patient care.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse medical and administrative teams.
- Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
- Lift and move patients as necessary.
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for patient care tasks.
- Visual and auditory acuity to assess patient conditions.
- Stamina to handle the demands of a fast-paced healthcare setting.