RN Nurse Manager- Hospice House, Full Time Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Valley Hospice House Inpatient - General Care

Job Family

Management

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Direct, supervise and coordinate the functions and activities of assigned unit(s). Responsible for overall management and coordination of the service to include fiscal resource management, human resource management, capital improvements and quality of services including enhancement of human experience (patient, families and caregivers). Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Plan, organize and supervise clinical operations to provide care

Develop and implement policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services

Establish, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team, positive professional relationships

Facilitate team meetings, daily rounds and communication among patients, families, interdisciplinary team members and contracting agencies

Establish and maintain mechanisms to monitor continuing compliance with JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory/accrediting agencies' standards

Ensure adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures within the unit

Establish and maintain mechanism whereby staff members are identified as being competent to safely and effectively utilize the appropriate equipment in their work area

Assume responsibility for continuously assessing and improving performance via participation in Performance Improvement (PI) activities and Quality Control mechanisms

Participate in selection of external sources of patient care services when such services are required

Take necessary steps to determine the complete and accurate charging for patient services rendered as well as monitor, adjust and, where possible, correct negative expense variances

Develop, implement and evaluate strategic plans and operations via departmental budgets, PI Plan and Management Outcome Plan, focusing on enhancing patient care services

Collaborate with Care Coordination staff to identify barriers to patient throughput, intervene to eliminate barriers, and facilitate discharges early in the day

Oversee, facilitate and monitor patient experience, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or master’s degree in other health related field preferred

Nursing certification preferred.

Work Experience: 2 years clinical experience related to nursing area of management required

1 year of management or management-related experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Demonstrate leadership characteristics

Working knowledge of budgets, staffing, Performance Improvement as well as regulatory requirements

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to make informed decisions and handle crisis situations effectively

Knowledgeable of the NC Nurse Practice Act

Knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served

Physical Requirements: Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Occasional assistance with heavy lifting

May be required to work variable shifts on occasion

May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

RN - Board Of Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity