The Nurse Manager is responsible for oversight of the nursing supervisors, medical surgical float pool, and staffing office. This role coordinates, directs, implements and recommends systems, methods and procedures for the delivery of nursing care in the Bon Secours Charity Health System. Administrative supervision is exercised over a number of nursing units within the primary areas of responsibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and supports all administrative duties in the staffing office and ensures the office operates smoothly.
• Coordinates all aspects of unit staffing, scheduling, and time & attendance reporting for GSH Clinical Units under the direction of the Staffing Office Supervisor.
• Coordinates the backfill of unplanned absences, moves staff accordingly by dates, shifts, times and units in order to meet staffing needs and communicates any changes to the appropriate departments.
• Initiates and participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance and performance improvement activities for primary areas.
• Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to the delivery of nursing care services within a primary area and initiates appropriate innovations.
• Advocates for patients and families, acting as liaison with the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates clinical and resource issues to leadership.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership in the development of a personnel and operational budget annually.
• Monitors expenses and productivity, providing rationale and explanations for any variances.
• Minimizes the use of overtime to meet the targeted budget and productivity goals.
• Monitors the use of supplies and equipment.
• Holds staff accountable for time/attendance and completes accurate payroll.
• Provides coverage for Bedboard/Nursing Supervision as needed.
• Completes requisitions for replacement of vacancies.
• Observes, evaluates, coaches and mentors staff on the unit.
• Ensures that the initial and annual staff competencies are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures staff maintain the required credentials for working on the unit (i.e. BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS, and license).
• Holds staff accountable for compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities.
• Collaborates with the staff to develop and implement a quality plan for the unit.
• Promotes infection control and safety practices.
• Meets regulatory requirements (i.e. CMS, TJC, NY DOH).
• Investigates and follows up with risk management/incident reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum five years of nursing experience in a hospital or health care facility, two of which must have been at a leadership level required. Possession of a valid license and current registration, issued by the New York State Education Department, as a Registered Nurse. Current BLS and ACLS required.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Master's degree, MBA preferred.

OTHER:

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area's leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children's Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.