Nurse Manager/Med-Surg Unit
Great job for the individual who can both work on his/her own and be a strong
leader
Great Pay and Benefit package
Mon to Friday Day Position
Our client is a premier long-term acute care hospital. They are well known as a
respiratory care hospital, a ventilator weaning hospital, and a pulmonary
rehabilitation hospital.
Under the direction for the Director of Nursing the Nurse Manager has 24-hour
accountability and responsibility for the effective implementation of the
philosophy, goals, policies and procedures for the Hospital and the Nursing
Department and their effect on patient care in a designated unit. The Nurse
Manager has authority to make decisions on that unit in the areas of patient
care, human resource and financial management. The unit has patients with
medical-surgical diagnosis.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates program to identify effectiveness
Monitors/maintains unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and Hospital
policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety
As agreed to with QI Director, reports unit compliance with regulatory
agencies' standards (i.e., OSHA, JCAHO, DPH, FDA) to QI Director
Assists personnel in the proper preparation of incident/accident report form
Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all
patients on the unit; assesses need for personal growth and development and
takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need
Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service;
recommends and implements solutions with follow through and communication
Responds to reported problems/complaints based on urgency
Completes the investigative process as defined by procedure
Fully documents the complaint, the investigative findings, and the follow up
letters and reports
If corrective action is identified, implement plan within the time frame specified
and evaluate for effectiveness
Utilizes established communication mechanism to provide information to
administrative clinical coordinators covering the unit on off shifts
Quality Improvement program meets JCAHO and other regulatory agency
requirement standards as evidenced by review
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
Current registration as RN in Massachusetts (or eligibility to do so)
BS with concentration in Nursing required; Master's preferred
Basic Life Support
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years clinical experience with experience dealing with patients in
locked ward
Experience in acute care
Demonstrated leadership ability and potential managerial competency.
Evidence of this includes, but is not limited to, effective communication skills,
ability to deal well with people, ability to problem solve, ability to confront/resolve
issues, ability to motivate others, ability to plan, organize and direct the activities
of others
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please contact me:
Rita Waldstein
Medical Searches
617-388-1110
Mail resume to rita@medical-searches.com
About Medical Searches
We are a small firm that specializes in healthcare.
We have been in the health care business for over 10 years, and we are
available nights and weekends. Candidates rave about the service we provide.
Medical Searches is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and memorable
service. We do not play a "numbers game." Instead, we focus on select
assignments. This enables us to dedicate 100% of our resources to finding the
"right people for the right job."
There is no charge for this service.
.
Great job for the individual who can both work on his/her own and be a strong
leader
Great Pay and Benefit package
Mon to Friday Day Position
Our client is a premier long-term acute care hospital. They are well known as a
respiratory care hospital, a ventilator weaning hospital, and a pulmonary
rehabilitation hospital.
Under the direction for the Director of Nursing the Nurse Manager has 24-hour
accountability and responsibility for the effective implementation of the
philosophy, goals, policies and procedures for the Hospital and the Nursing
Department and their effect on patient care in a designated unit. The Nurse
Manager has authority to make decisions on that unit in the areas of patient
care, human resource and financial management. The unit has patients with
medical-surgical diagnosis.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluates program to identify effectiveness
Monitors/maintains unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting and Hospital
policy for patient services, and environmental and personnel safety
As agreed to with QI Director, reports unit compliance with regulatory
agencies' standards (i.e., OSHA, JCAHO, DPH, FDA) to QI Director
Assists personnel in the proper preparation of incident/accident report form
Maintains current license and knowledge of nursing care requirements for all
patients on the unit; assesses need for personal growth and development and
takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need
Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service;
recommends and implements solutions with follow through and communication
Responds to reported problems/complaints based on urgency
Completes the investigative process as defined by procedure
Fully documents the complaint, the investigative findings, and the follow up
letters and reports
If corrective action is identified, implement plan within the time frame specified
and evaluate for effectiveness
Utilizes established communication mechanism to provide information to
administrative clinical coordinators covering the unit on off shifts
Quality Improvement program meets JCAHO and other regulatory agency
requirement standards as evidenced by review
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
Current registration as RN in Massachusetts (or eligibility to do so)
BS with concentration in Nursing required; Master's preferred
Basic Life Support
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years clinical experience with experience dealing with patients in
locked ward
Experience in acute care
Demonstrated leadership ability and potential managerial competency.
Evidence of this includes, but is not limited to, effective communication skills,
ability to deal well with people, ability to problem solve, ability to confront/resolve
issues, ability to motivate others, ability to plan, organize and direct the activities
of others
If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please contact me:
Rita Waldstein
Medical Searches
617-388-1110
Mail resume to rita@medical-searches.com
About Medical Searches
We are a small firm that specializes in healthcare.
We have been in the health care business for over 10 years, and we are
available nights and weekends. Candidates rave about the service we provide.
Medical Searches is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and memorable
service. We do not play a "numbers game." Instead, we focus on select
assignments. This enables us to dedicate 100% of our resources to finding the
"right people for the right job."
There is no charge for this service.
.
Boston - Nurse Manager/Med - Surg Unit
Medical-Searches
Rita Waldstein, President
617.388.1110
Rita@medical-searches.com
Rita Waldstein, President
617.388.1110
Rita@medical-searches.com
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