Job Description

• The Nurse Manager has responsibility for implementation of strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / family experience. The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development, staff empowerment, collegial relationships and best practice in the delivery of nursing care. The Nurse Manager allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate and fiscally responsible nursing care. The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication. The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager. Responsible for supervision and oversite of the Emergency Department, SSH Clinical Leaders, Medic 55 ALS Program
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• EDUCATION:
• Minimum:

• Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nurse Program, Masters in Nursing or related field.
• 
  LICENSE:
• Minimum:
• Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• 
  PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
• Minimum:
• BLS, ACLS, PALS required through the RQI system during clinical orientation.
• Basic Coronary Care within 6 months of hire.
• CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• TNCC required within 18 months of hire.
• Preferred:
• Certified Emergency Nursing within one year.
• 
  WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum:
• 3-4 years’ experience as an RN in an Emergency Department. At least one year of experience as Nurse Manager

SKILLS:

• Minimum:
• Moderate sedation competency within six months of hire into this position.
• Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Knowledgeable in the area of management systems and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective work relationships in an effort to lead others in the direction of meeting organizational objectives.
• Analytical skills to assess departmental needs, develop, and implement planned interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of applied interventions.
• Ability to facilitate project management, work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission requirements.
• Computer literacy required with word processing, spreadsheets
• Preferred:
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including word, excel and power point & Meditech

Skills and Certifications[note: bold skills and certification are required]
Masters in Nursing or a Related Field
Valid NY State License to practice as a Registered Nurse
3 years experience as an RN in an Emergency Room Department
1 year experience in a Nurse Manager Position