JOB TITLE: Medical/Surgical Nurse Manager
DEPARTMENT: Medical/Surgical
REPORTS TO: Chief Nursing Officer
SUPERVISES: Medical/Surgical Staff
POSITION SUMMARY:
Primary responsibilities include providing administrative oversight and direction for the Medical/ Surgical Department. This manager will provide accountability for planning, directing, leading and evaluating nursing care within this department. Responsibilities include participation with the Swing Bed Program; this is a fundamental aspect of this position and key to the success of this organization’s swing program development, implementation and evaluation.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Primary responsibilities include providing administrative oversight and direction for the Medical/ Surgical Department. This manager will provide accountability for planning, directing, leading and evaluating nursing care within this department. Responsibilities include participation with the Swing Bed Program; this is a fundamental aspect of this position and key to the success of this organization’s swing program development, implementation and evaluation.
STAFFING/SCHEDULE:
The manager of the unit is responsible for the day to day staffing of the unit. Manager will create schedule, provide coverage for vacations, illnesses, etc. Manager may be required to fill shifts on occasion.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION
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Must be a Registered Nurse
- Two to three years of management and/or supervisory experience preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Medical/Surgical experience in a similar size hospital preferred
- Knowledge of Swing Bed requirements/regulations preferred
