Job Posting
Medical Surgical Manager - Med Surg JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Surgical Unit Nurse Manager oversees the successful delivery of quality patient care on the medical surgical unit. The goals of the Medical Surgical Nurse Manager are to ensure both optimal patient and hospital outcomes including quality of care, efficient resource utilization and reimbursement for services. The Medical Surgical Manager reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. This position is a full-time, salaried (exempt) role.
Duties
- Accountable for delivery of quality patient care on the medical surgical unit.
- Directs and delegates patient care assignments to nursing staff working on the unit based on acuity of patient care needs and staff availability.
- Personnel Responsibilities: recruitment and retention of staff, orientation, scheduling, payroll
- Demonstrates fiscal accountability for the unit. Prepares departmental budget. Investigates and justifies variances.
- Manages resource utilization to assure appropriate reimbursement for services
- Establishes and maintains departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Communicates these appropriately to staff.
- Sets departmental goals, develops plans to achieve these goals, implements plan, monitors for effectiveness.
- Collects, analyzes and reports data for quality, compliance, resource utilization, and other areas as assigned.
- Investigates patient/family/medical staff concerns and communicates findings appropriately.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Serves as role model for staff working on unit. Coaches, counsels, carries out disciplinary action as appropriate.
- Works closely with members of the medical staff and ancillary departments to ensure seamless, coordinated care of the patient.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, meetings and workshops.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; current registration with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as a Registered Professional nurse.
- Training and Experience: 3 years RN experience. BSN preferred. Leadership experience preferred. BLS & ACLS required.
- Qualities Desired: Positive attitude. Ability to work effectively in a self-directed role. Ability to multi-task, capable of daily problem-solving and dealing effectively with complex issues. Excellent written and verbal skills. Basic computer skills necessary. Ability to manage a multigenerational workforce.
Additional Information
Shift : Day
Salary: $93,600.00 to $102,000.00 per year (Actual salary depends on experience.)
Contact Information
Elizabeth Wise - Human Resource Director
Human Resources
900 North Washington Street
Du Quoin, IL 62832
Email: elizabeth.wise@mbhdq.com
Phone: 618-542-1003
Fax: 618-542-4756
