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Job description
Mercy Health
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Nursing Manager - Inpatient Surgery - Lorain Hospital
Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position
Assumes 24-hour responsibility for supervising and coordinating the administrative and operational activities in the assigned areas. Collaborates with ancillary and interdisciplinary teams to develop goals and objectives based on analysis of clinical data to improve patient outcomes and create a culture of excellence. Responsible for achieving targeted KPIs and identified outcomes at the unit level.
Essential Job Functions
Provides daily operational oversight, management, and clinical support to the health care team.
Serves as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource.
Responsible for personal and professional growth as well as fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.
Responsible for modeling core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high reliability principles.
Responsible for meeting productivity targets for assigned department.
Responsible for implementation of strategic initiatives
Supports the mission and vision of the organization.
BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)
ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)
National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)
Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)
Masters of Science Nursing or Masters in Health Administration or related field (preferred)
Work Experience
3 years minimum experience as a professional nurse with demonstrated leadership capabilities (required)
1 year experience in appropriate specialty area (preferred)
Prior management/supervisory experience (preferred)
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Understands life span growth and development principles, assesses patient data, and tailors care according to age and specific needs as per departmental policies.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May be required to use physical restraints.
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May have periods of constant interruptions.
General office environment.
Required to car travel to off‑site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Long‑distance or air travel as needed‑not to exceed 10% travel.
Prolonged periods of working alone
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Skills
Build collaborative relationships
Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff
Community involvement
Conflict resolution
Effective oral communication
Establish an environment that values diversity
Facilitate consensus building
Facilitate group discussions
Inspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors
Interpersonal communication
Public Speaking
Relationship building
Situational leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Written communication
Application of high reliability concepts
Care Delivery Models and Patient Care Delivery across the continuum
Clinical outcomes
Education and developmental practices
Evidence-based practices
Hospital policies and procedures
Nursing and clinical best practices and research
Nursing professional practice
Patient care services
Performance improvement
Quality clinical care
Quality improvement
Regulatory standards
Risk management
Working knowledge of patient safety programs, identifying risks, and responding to recommendations.
Able to learn from setback and failures.
Change management
Foundational leadership
Mentor others
Succession planning
Advocacy
Holding self accountable to actions and decisions
Open to receiving feedback and coaching
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Worksite address
lorain, OH, 44053, US
Who can apply
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