Nurse Manager

About This Role

This role is for a Registered Nurse Manager to lead the Surgery Unit, taking responsibility for high-quality nursing care and the administrative management of the unit around the clock. The position involves fulfilling all duties and responsibilities associated with a Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Select, train, orient, develop, and evaluate the performance of department staff
• Ensure staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines
• Develop departmental budgets
• Administer operations in accordance with budgeted parameters
• Maintain operational reports and records and collect statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes
• Coordinate and report outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient
• Establish and maintain communication between the nursing unit, medical staff, and ancillary departments for problem solving and quality improvement
• Utilize appropriate lines of communication within the facility
• Ensure establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system
• Promote a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high-quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices
• Protect patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications
• Supervise, institute, and evaluate nursing interventions and documentation
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective
• Facilitate professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Complete required education assignments annually
• Work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Sufficient education to meet the standards for a registered nurse license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority
• Three years of recent clinical experience
• Current state registered nurse license

Nice to have:

• Two years of leadership/managerial experience

Important Details

• Schedule: 80 hours per pay period, day shift

About the Company

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care.