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Stamford Health

Nurse Manager - ICU

Stamford Health, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925

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Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Director to maintain a competent staff through the selection process, orientation to the unit, competency development, and ongoing performance management. Identifies yearly competencies through interaction with staff and professional development department.

Manages yearly personnel and supply budget. Maintains unit operations within established FY budget. Assists in the development of the capital equipment budget for assigned unit.

Interfaces with Bed Coordinators, Case Managers, physicians and nursing units to improve patient throughput through appropriate and timely placement and discharge. Demonstrates awareness of overall needs in the hospital for bed availability and staff.

Monitors productivity and adjusts staffing based on volume and acuity.

Plans and organizes unit based Performance Improvement activities. Responds to issues with staff, patients, and physicians. Leads and participates in Quality Improvement and patient satisfaction efforts on the unit(s) and the hospital as a whole.

Ensures that unit staff adhere to all internal and external regulatory requirements. Works with staff to understand the regulatory standards and professional standards of nursing practice.

Participates in the establishment of unit based goals and objectives as well as the overall Nursing Strategic Plan. Provides leadership for unit based goals and participate in patient care initiatives as requested.

Demonstrates a commitment to shared governance, clinical excellence, and the values of Stamford Hospital.

Develops strong interpersonal relationships on the unit, with peers, physicians and all partners throughout the system.

Core Competencies Managing the Business

Financial Management (Leadership Competency)

Maximize care efficiency and throughput

Unit/Department Budgeting development and review

Analyze a budget and explain variance

Strategic Management & Foundational thinking skills

Systems thinking knowledge as an approach to analysis & decision making (Decision making & problem solving skills)

Project development and management

Presentation skills (written & oral)

Developing operational plans

Business plan development

Information Technology (understanding of the effect of IT on patient care delivery)

Basic computer skills

Fluent knowledge of the Patient medical record system

Ability to integrate technology into patient care processes

Using information systems to support business and patient care decisions

Quality & Safety

Clinical competency

Clinical Practice knowledge and clinical competencies based on area of specialty or practice

Performance Improvement (Quality, Patient Satisfaction)

Knowledge of performance improvement tools (scorecards, PDCA, RCA)

Knowledge of Quality & Safety metrics & reporting systems (Identifying metrics, benchmarks, monitoring outcomes)

Understanding of Regulatory & Agency standards (State, JCAHO, CMS, Standards of Practice)

Peer Review (Supports and Participates in multidisciplinary/nursing)

Press Ganey & HCAHPS (Accountability for Monitoring, supporting best practice initiatives & achieving goals)

Leading the People

Human Resources Management

Performance Management (evaluations, setting goals, crucial conversations, corrective action & discipline)

Recruitment & Retention

Succession planning (identifying & developing leadership capacity of staff)

Interviewing & Hiring Practices (including knowledge of Labor Laws)

Orientation (Assisting in development & implementation of appropriate plans for employees)

Diversity (Cultural, Social, Generational)

Cultural Awareness

Leadership skills & relationship management

Communication skills (active listening, feedback, inquiry & validation)

Emotional IQ & self awareness (relationship to environment, values, beliefs & how they effect responses & behaviors)

Negotiation & conflict management

Shared Governance (includes knowledge of, structure & process, and skill in, managing councils that promote shared leadership)

Collaborative Practice (the presence of trust, respect & good communication among colleagues)

Personal growth & development (education, continuing education, career planning, professional associations, certification)

The Leader Within

Personal and Professional accountability

Practice ethical behavior

Promote professional development

Act as a change agent

Foster a healthy work environment

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required with a Master’s Degree preferred.

A minimum of three years experience in nursing supervision as a coordinator, charge nurse or manager.

Connecticut Licensed RN is required at Hire and BLS Certification.

Certification in ACLS, NRP and AWHONN fetal Monitoring within 6 months of hire.

The ability to compile objective and measurable data and produce written reports is required.

The ability to develop and communicate written policies and procedures is required.

High level of competency with computers and computer software such as MS Office or equivalent is required.

Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills are required.

Preferred Professional Nursing Specialty Certification within 2 years of hire Preferred professional nursing specialty certification within 2 years of hire.

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