Nurse Manager, Full Time Days, 8a - 4p, Rehabilitative Services, Newton Medical Center

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for managing the clinical, operational, and financial activities within the Wound Care Department (Inpatient and outpatient), Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab departments. Works collaboratively with physicians, clinical departments, nursing, management, faculty, and other stakeholders to ensure timely patient access to care, operational efficiency, department productivity, fiscal integrity and patient satisfaction. Primary responsibilities include human resources management, business development, operational efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Develops, implements and manages annual capital/operating and personnel (FTE) budget. Uses resources effectively and manages expenses to meet financial goals of department(s).
2. Contributes to the strategic planning process, day-to-day operations, standards of care or service, and attainment of organizational goals. Facilitates collaborative problem solving among interdepartmental disciplines. Advocates for and allocates available resources to promote efficient, effective, safe and compassionate care or service based on current best practice standards.
3. Ensures the requirements for Compliance and Mandatory/Required Elements for staff (Immunizations, Conflict of Interest, licensure, safety & training) are met.
4. Responsible for department performance and compliance with patient safety initiatives, federal, state and other regulatory bodies such as Joint Commission, OSHA, CMS, UHMS, DOPL and other department specific accrediting and certifying bodies. Ensures achievement of clinical program goals (as appropriate) and implements action plans to improve performance as needed.
5. Effectively uses Evidenced based clinical practices and organizational standards of care   in the delivery of quality care to maximize clinical outcomes and patient experience.  Active participation in professional organization appropriate to position and service line. Facilitates and encourages staff participation in professional organizations, Shared Decision-Making committees, and professional development.
6. Implements and role models company vision, mission, values, and facility initiatives and goals. Monitors and improves patient satisfaction utilizing available service metrics and national benchmarks to develop and implement action plans to achieve desired outcomes in patient engagement goals.
7. Models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement in the department. Responsible for recruitment, retention, and employee engagement. Responsible for creating an effective department culture which ensures an engaged workforce.
8. Ensures sufficient staffing levels to meet care and/or service needs, which include hiring, orientation, and managing staffing to a changing census. Ensures that new skill training and ongoing competency verification is completed annually. Evaluates staff competency through use of performance reviews and may utilize peer reviews. Mentors staff and provides professional development & educational opportunities. Utilizes participative management models. Promotes shared decision-making and professional autonomy by providing department input into executive-level decisions, and by keeping staff informed of executive level activities.
9. Partners with physicians and service line leaders to achieve clinical excellence, operational compliance, program outcome goals, and patient experience service excellence.
10. Communicates with team members collaboratively and encourages participation in opportunities for community outreach activities and organization volunteer opportunities (e.g., health fairs, middle and high school education). Manages, coordinates, and supports student activities as appropriate. Supports staff participation in outside community organizations such as volunteer health clinics, health fairs and advisory boards for not-for-profit organizations.
11. Role may require specialty knowledge, skills, and abilities within one or more departments/areas. Please refer to the QUALIFICATIONS section 
12. Other duties as assigned

    COMPETENCIES:

1. Requires critical thinking sills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
2. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
3. Excellent communications skills 
4. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
5. Ability to read and interpret documents. 
6. Ability to speak effectively.
7. Ability to work independently.
8. Experience in conducting complex long-term projects and meeting strict timelines.
9. Good interpersonal skills.

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Education must be obtained from an