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The best thing about this role
Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
What you'll do
The Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care within the defined patient care areas. The nurse manager identifies goals and opportunities for his/her defined areas consistent with organizational goals, strategies and initiatives. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to collaboration with organizational leadership in support of the annual operating plan, hiring and retention of personnel, performance improvement activities, and participation on management team and other committees as assigned. The manager has a variety of department wide high-level responsibilities, including budget preparation, financial analysis, performance improvement, staff supervision and serving as the primary back up in the absence in their Assistant Nurse Manager. The Manager will have direct responsibility and oversight of the employees in their cost centers/divisions.
Scope/ Responsibility
Responsibility for combination of the following criteria, minimum of one of following and must be responsible for specialty care area which includes OR, ICU, SCU, OB or ED; Responsibility for 2 or more clinical units
FTE responsibility is ≥ 50 FTE
Decision Maker
Develops and accomplishes objectives, strategies and tactics for the Acute Care Unit with special emphasis on Annual Operating Plan Objectives. Where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizes, and/or recommends modifications to established plans
Develops and maintains a departmental structure, operating procedures and core staffing to meet demands for services in collaboration with Acute Care Nursing Director
Establishes and/or staffs appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees related to accomplishments of the Annual Operating Plan and Acute Care Nursing Goals
Establishes and monitors operating performance standards for the department which ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the department
Skilled Communicator
Mentors staff to develop patient care teams that demonstrate professionalism, competency and quality
Establishes timely and effective communication with department staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or departmental information and to receive information and insights from employees
Communicates and collaborates effectively with organizational leaders, external customers and agencies
Utilizes Relationship Based Care principles in all interactions
Articulates clear expectations with staff and members of patient care team
Accountability
Accepts responsibility for all aspects of leadership without blame, complaining or procrastination
Identifies and corrects systems, care and service delivery problems which interfere with patient, staff and customer satisfaction issues and/or recommends action to appropriate party
Ensures that all areas of the organization receive adequate advice, assistance, and service relating to patient care
Evaluates, develops and maintains departmental performance improvement standards and measures in collaboration with unit leadership
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. Joint Commission) in collaboration with Acute Care Nursing Director
Proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety, identifies the underlying causes and makes necessary improvements so risk is reduced
Ensures staff compliance with annual mandatory education, unit specific competency and annual health assessment
Human Resource Management
Assumes primary responsibility for hiring staff and planning/implementing corrective action plans
Ensures that all employees in the department know what is to be accomplished in their jobs; whether their performance is satisfactory and what they can do to improve performance
Supervises department management staff and others within the department, develops mutually agreed upon standards of performance, appraises performance, and provides direction ensuring effective performance of department responsibilities in collaboration with the Acute Care Nursing Director
Ensures that employees in the department possess or are developing the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work
Acts as the Chief Retention Officer of their area
Ensures 100% on time performance reviews
Financial Resource Management
Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the departmental level; and where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications to established plans
Develops service improvements, management systems, expense control programs etc. to ensure achievement of financial objectives in collaboration with the Acute Care Nursing Director
Prepares annual budgets, monitors monthly expenditures and prepares variance reports
Visionary Leader
Participates in nursing leadership meetings to create a successful nursing department
Actively participates in Professional Practice work of the nursing department and ensures staff participates as well
Develops goals for the Nursing department and unit that are aligned with the Annual Operating plan in collaboration with the Acute Care Nursing Director
Directs implementation of and ensures regular meetings of unit councils
Development of Bassett Network/System Thinking - A leader who thinks globally and adopts philosophy of continuous improvement for Bassett processes/systems and the Bassett Network
Develops working relationships with partners in The Bassett System to effect positive results with emphasis on building relationships with ambulatory nursing leaders in BPG and regional sites
Regularly assesses opportunities to enhance system(s) performance
Develops action plans and completes them to improve patient and employee satisfaction
Connects with counter parts at affiliate sites to actualize potential for adoption of best practices and standardization
As appropriate, takes action to create a better experience for patients traversing the continuum of care
Measures deployment of resources and develops plans to optimize ROI
What we need from you
Education:
4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or healthcare field, required
Master's degree, preferred
Experience/Qualifications:
5 years of experience as a Nurse Manager or another equivalent role in a healthcare setting, required
Licensure/Certificates:
NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, required
NYS Driver's license, required
Certification in area of Specialty, required
Skills:
Accountability
Attention to Detail
Build Relationships
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Computer Skills
Leadership
Team Building
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
Compensation
Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:
Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability protection
Retirement benefits including an employer match
And more!
Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.
Pay Transparency
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.
Pay Range Minimum:
USD $127,940.00/Yr.
Pay Range Maximum:
USD $191,901.00/Yr.
We love the difference people bring
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
Responsibilities
The Nurse Manager has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care within the defined patient care areas. The nurse manager identifies goals and opportunities for his/her defined areas consistent with organizational goals, strategies and initiatives. Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to collaboration with organizational leadership in support of the annual operating plan, hiring and retention of personnel, performance improvement activities, and participation on management team and other committees as assigned. The manager has a variety of department wide high-level responsibilities, including budget preparation, financial analysis, performance improvement, staff supervision and serving as the primary back up in the absence in their Assistant Nurse Manager. The Manager will have direct responsibility and oversight of the employees in their cost centers/divisions.
Scope/ Responsibility
Responsibility for combination of the following criteria, minimum of one of following and must be responsible for specialty care area which includes OR, ICU, SCU, OB or ED; Responsibility for 2 or more clinical units
FTE responsibility is ≥ 50 FTE
Decision Maker
Develops and accomplishes objectives, strategies and tactics for the Acute Care Unit with special emphasis on Annual Operating Plan Objectives. Where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizes, and/or recommends modifications to established plans
Develops and maintains a departmental structure, operating procedures and core staffing to meet demands for services in collaboration with Acute Care Nursing Director
Establishes and/or staffs appropriate intra and interdepartmental committees related to accomplishments of the Annual Operating Plan and Acute Care Nursing Goals
Establishes and monitors operating performance standards for the department which ensure the effective day-to-day operation of the department
Skilled Communicator
Mentors staff to develop patient care teams that demonstrate professionalism, competency and quality
Establishes timely and effective communication with department staff to keep them aware of important corporate, divisional or departmental information and to receive information and insights from employees
Communicates and collaborates effectively with organizational leaders, external customers and agencies
Utilizes Relationship Based Care principles in all interactions
Articulates clear expectations with staff and members of patient care team
Accountability
Accepts responsibility for all aspects of leadership without blame, complaining or procrastination
Identifies and corrects systems, care and service delivery problems which interfere with patient, staff and customer satisfaction issues and/or recommends action to appropriate party
Ensures that all areas of the organization receive adequate advice, assistance, and service relating to patient care
Evaluates, develops and maintains departmental performance improvement standards and measures in collaboration with unit leadership
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency requirements (e.g. Joint Commission) in collaboration with Acute Care Nursing Director
Proactively identifies potential and actual risks to safety, identifies the underlying causes and makes necessary improvements so risk is reduced
Ensures staff compliance with annual mandatory education, unit specific competency and annual health assessment
Human Resource Management
Assumes primary responsibility for hiring staff and planning/implementing corrective action plans
Ensures that all employees in the department know what is to be accomplished in their jobs; whether their performance is satisfactory and what they can do to improve performance
Supervises department management staff and others within the department, develops mutually agreed upon standards of performance, appraises performance, and provides direction ensuring effective performance of department responsibilities in collaboration with the Acute Care Nursing Director
Ensures that employees in the department possess or are developing the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their work
Acts as the Chief Retention Officer of their area
Ensures 100% on time performance reviews
Financial Resource Management
Monitors accomplishment of agreed upon objectives at the departmental level; and where appropriate, institutes corrective actions, including reallocating resources, reprioritizing, and/or recommending modifications to established plans
Develops service improvements, management systems, expense control programs etc. to ensure achievement of financial objectives in collaboration with the Acute Care Nursing Director
Prepares annual budgets, monitors monthly expenditures and prepares variance reports
Visionary Leader
Participates in nursing leadership meetings to create a successful nursing department
Actively participates in Professional Practice work of the nursing department and ensures staff participates as well
Develops goals for the Nursing department and unit that are aligned with the Annual Operating plan in collaboration with the Acute Care Nursing Director
Directs implementation of and ensures regular meetings of unit councils
Development of Bassett Network/System Thinking - A leader who thinks globally and adopts philosophy of continuous improvement for Bassett processes/systems and the Bassett Network
Develops working relationships with partners in The Bassett System to effect positive results with emphasis on building relationships with ambulatory nursing leaders in BPG and regional sites
Regularly assesses opportunities to enhance system(s) performance
Develops action plans and completes them to improve patient and employee satisfaction
Connects with counter parts at affiliate sites to actualize potential for adoption of best practices and standardization
As appropriate, takes action to create a better experience for patients traversing the continuum of care
Measures deployment of resources and develops plans to optimize ROI
Qualifications
Education: 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or healthcare field, required
Master's degree, preferred
Experience/Qualifications: 5 years of experience as a Nurse Manager or another equivalent role in a healthcare setting, required
Licensure/Certificates: NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, required
NYS Driver's license, required
Certification in area of Specialty, required
Skills: Accountability
Attention to Detail
Build Relationships
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Computer Skills
Leadership
Team Building
Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis
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