Administrative Nurse Manager Medical Surgical

Overview

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the Medical Surgical unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Director to guide departmental growth and align with organizational strategies and goals.
• Supervise and direct patient care delivery, adhering to administrative policies and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with staff, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain safe and effective healthcare systems.
• Develop and implement competency programs to enhance staff performance and patient outcomes.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and maintain quality audits to ensure compliance with core measures.
• Assist in budget management and supply chain monitoring to optimize departmental resources.
• Provide leadership in adherence to national and specialty nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, patient rounding, and ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Interview, hire, and evaluate personnel, implementing learning and performance plans.
• Counsel staff and enforce disciplinary actions when necessary, including terminations.
• Assist with patient flow and competency development to improve care delivery.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory agency standards and nursing specialty standards.
• Evaluate patient outcomes and maintain quality audits to ensure optimal care.
• Collaborate with the Director on budget management and resource allocation.
• Ensure effective supply management to support departmental operations.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in acute care settings, preferably Medical Surgical/Telemetry.
• Current NH RN License or valid compact state RN license required.
• Proven leadership experience in managing healthcare teams and operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory agency standards and nursing specialty standards.
• Experience in budget management and resource optimization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to enhancing patient care and satisfaction through innovative practices.