Nurse Manager, Telemetry unit and Inpatient IV therapy

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.
A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.
Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

Nurse Manager, Telemetry unit and Inpatient IV therapy

Full time, days, exempt position

JOB SUMMARY:

Under Nursing Leadership direction, the Nurse Manager is accountable for the delivery of patient care services which support the strategic plan of the organization and achieves clinical, financial and service quality objectives in one or more clinical units or care delivery sites in accordance within the scope of practice, professional, and regulatory standards. This role is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered for the competency and performance of nursing team members and for designating and maintaining systems to support interdisciplinary team functioning. 

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1.    Develops, manages and evaluates the system of care delivery and clinical services for areas of responsibility which meets clinical, financial and service quality objectives. This includes but is not limited to managing the unit’s supplies and equipment in such a way as to achieve both expected patient outcomes and expense compliance. 
2.    In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, assesses requirements for care delivery systems to meet the patient population requirements. Plans strategies and services to meet clinical program objectives.  Communicates long and short-term plans and objectives to team members.
3.    Ensures excellence of clinical practice and patient care services, including meeting or exceeding patient requirements, improving clinical outcomes and achieving productivity and expense reduction goals. while assuring units compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, standards, and laws pertaining to patient safety and privacy.  Provides ongoing oversight and assures team member performance is meeting regulatory requirements and professional standards.
4.    Ensures that the unit’s environment of care, as defined by The Joint Commission and by UM UCH, is monitored and maintained
5.    Coaching and Developing:  Fosters professional and personal development. Nurtures individual strengths and abilities to develop employee skill sets. 
6.    Collaboration and Teamwork:  Builds teamwork and participation. Works together to bring out the best in everyone. Provides useful, caring feedback for growth to team.
7.    Participates in the collection of quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient safety data on an ongoing basis.  Assists with the analysis and development of plans for improvement. 
8.    Acts as a resource to unit team members in the coordination and management of patient care activities. 
9.    Directs systems for recruitment, selection, orientation, competency validation, professional development, ongoing education and staff recognition.
10.    Creates effective performance management systems which provide clear expectations to staff in all roles, support staff participation in peer feedback and effectively address individual and group performance outcomes. Evaluates team member performance and reviews performance with leadership as appropriate. 
11.    Participates in u