We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Manager to lead our nursing team in delivering high-quality patient care. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for overseeing nursing staff, coordinating patient care activities, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires a compassionate leader who can effectively manage a diverse team and advocate for patients’ needs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Current RN license – Florida.
• One (1) year experience of clinical, preferred.
• Strong understanding of local, state and federal laws and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards; preferred.
• Relevant computer software and hardware applications proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records, Billing Systems and/or other scheduling applications; preferred.
• Must be able to maintain CPR certification.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

SKILLS:

• Able to respond calmly during an emergency.
• Energy and flexibility necessary to meet the changing needs of patients, staff and business needs.
• Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of pain.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information; high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
• The ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In perso

• Provide excellent customer service for patients and patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the units.
• Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Practitioner.
• Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques,
• procedures and standard precautions.
• Obtains lab specimens and performs EKG’s using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process.
• Admissions/Intakes Provide patient assessment and communicate any alerts, Qs, or flags for concerns based on reported history and/or current presentation.
• Obtain physician’s orders
• Reviews, explains and obtains patient signature on all admissions paperwork
• Obtains the patient’s vital signs and medical history.
• Administer medication as prescribed by facility medical providers.
• Respond to any medical emergency on property, provide assistance to other floor nurses, or direct care staff, delegate communication and coordination of emergency events.
• Complete COWs and CIWAs as ordered by the medical provider.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Monitor email communications and respond appropriately as it pertains to the nursing department.
• Follow up on any patients admitted to the hospital, completing nurse to nurse reports and obtain any medical records for review.
• Complete daily medical equipment logs to ensure compliance (oxygen tank, AED, Glucometer, Fridge Temp, etc.) Check fridge logs and Oxygen tanks to ensure compliance.
• Complete nursing notes in accordance with company policy and procedure, meeting documentation timelines.
• Assign intakes to nursing staff on shift.
• Create nursing assignments for oncoming shifts.
• Complete Medication Room check list.
• Check Emergency Crash Cart each shift to ensure it is intact and no medication is expired
• Respond to all codes called.
• Assist nurses in intake with any issues that may arise during the intake process, offering support.
• Verification of quality control for Glucometers on the units and in intake.
• Ensures adequate staffing
• Trains new hires and completes new hire department specific on the job training checklists.
• Maintain adequate seclusion and restraint documentation during any seclusion/restrain event.
• Completes performance evaluations (90 day and annual)
• Records and reports all findings to the ACNO or designee
• Coaches all night shift staff to ensure quality care is being provided to the patients
• Completes chart audits
• Performs other duties as required.