This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.
Responsibilities
Develop departmental goals and objectives that are aligned with the Nursing and hospital strategic plans
Facilitate change by assessing readiness, involving staff and evaluating outcomes
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to align initiatives with that of a Magnet Organization
Create and maintain a culture of shared governance, evidence based practice and innovation
Manage contingency plans for internal/external disasters or emergency planning and execution
Understand and adhere to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Evaluate staffing needs based on budgeted staffing plan, patient census and acuity
Utilize behavioral based interviewing and peer interviewing for staff selection
Serve as a coach and mentor to evaluate staff, assist with goal setting and implement continual performance development
Facilitate staff education, ensures competency validations and promotes professional development of staff as well as succession planning
Assure completion of staff orientation, annual and ongoing competency and education requirements
Focus on staff retention by assessing staff satisfaction, implementing strategies to address satisfaction issues, and developing methods to reward/recognize staff
Ensure open communication with staff via daily huddles, staffing meetings and monthly staff rounding
Follow progressive discipline and initiates corrective actions to counsel and terminate employees
Recognize the impact of reimbursement on revenue and maximize care efficiency/throughput
Develop and submit operational as well as capital budgets and analyzes/reports variances
Responsible for management of FTE component of staffing budgets included ongoing evaluation of productivity
Forecast future revenue and expenses
Develop evidence-based standards of care, policies and procedures as needed
Assure ongoing performance improvement including identifying key performance indicators, establishing data collection methodology, and evaluating data outcomes
Ensure service excellence initiatives for customer and patient satisfaction by utilizing effective Nurse Leader Rounding with appropriate follow-up and action plans
Responsible for patient safety by monitoring/reporting sentinel events, participates in RCAs and managing incident reporting through Midas
Maintain survey and regulatory readiness to ensure compliance with governmental, state, and accreditation standards
Adhere to New York State Nurse Practice Act and the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics
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Promote team dynamics and apply communication principles to manage conflict
Act as a change agent and role model professional behavior
Identify issues that require immediate attention and apply principles of crisis management to handle situations as necessary
Understand and evaluation the effect of information technology on patient care and delivery systems
Use information systems to support daily operations and drive performance (i.e.: LEM, Optilink, Kauffman Hall, Midas, PolicyTech, Epic)
Attend and participate in programs or activities to maintain current level of knowledge and expertise
Manage through education advancement, continuing education, career planning and annual self-assessment and action plans
Influence the practice of nursing and leadership through participation in professional organizations
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Current New York State Registered Nursing License/Registration
Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required
BLS certification (through American Heart Association) required
Certification in area of specialty, or CNML (Certified Nurse Manager and Leader) required within three (3) years of hire/transfer into Nurse Manager role
Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills
Nice to have:
ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) preferred unless required by employees in the department supervised, then the certification is required
Benefits
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Adaptability
Planning, Organization & Delegation Skills
Problem Solving, Judgment & Decision Making Skills
Quality/Safety Awareness
Important Details
Work Shift: Day
Work Days: Monday-Friday
Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-5 PM
Hours Per Pay Period: 80
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.
Must be able to move about the department and hospital constantly while attending to needs of patients, visitors and staff.
Requires continuous communication with patients, staff and visitors of all educational levels.
Requires frequent use of computers and other office equipment.
Required to move objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum assist of one (1) or assistive device/equipment per White Plains Hospital Safe Patient Handling Policy.
Must be able to rapidly assess and respond to situational needs of patients, staff and visitors.
Must be able to adapt to a high stress environment with frequent interruptions.
About the Company
White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.
White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley.
