Nurse Manager (ED)
Company: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Location: Burlington
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Day (United
States of America) FLSA Status: Exempt When you join the growing
BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference
in people's lives. Under the general direction of the Chief Nursing
Officer (CNO) Associate Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO) and Nursing
Directors, the Nurse Manager is responsible for day to day
operations, practice development, communicating policies, and
evaluates staff job performance in the Emergency Department. The
Nurse Manager works in collaboration with key stakeholder's and
department leadership to coordinate the delivery of patient care.
The Nurse Manager assumes the responsibility for the plan of care,
has the authority to make decisions, and is held accountable for
decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of the plan. The Nurse Manager practices within the
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (LHMC) Professional Practice
Model, MA Nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards of Practice and Code
of Ethics. The Nurse Manager coordinates and supervises all nursing
staff in assigned clinical patient care units/departments to
provide quality patient care. The Nurse Manager maintains a current
level of knowledge with management leadership skills as defined by
nursing specialty organizations, complies with all regulations and
standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently
licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse. Areas
of responsibility include: --- Clinical practice --- System
coordination --- Quality improvement --- Human resource management
--- Fiscal Responsibility --- Professional growth ---
Self-improvementJob Description: Essential Duties &
Responsibilities including but not limited to: CLINICAL PRACTICE:
A. Develops, implements, and assures compliance with Nursing
Practice Guidelines. B. Encourages staff participation on Shared
Governance Councils, nursing committees, and organization
committees. C. Maintains and displays knowledge of current
professional/clinical issues and uses evidence based resources to
implement necessary changes in the delivery of nursing care. D.
Collaborates with leadership team to provide opportunities for
staff development. i.e.: --- Participation in nursing research. ---
Certification in nursing field --- Participation in professional
organizations. SYSTEM COORDINATION: A. Links departmental strategic
goals to organizations mission and goals. B. Analyzes pertinent
data to drive day to day performance C. Works collaboratively to
solve problems improve processes and integrate services within the
department and with other departments. D. Supports new ideas and
changes within the department by actively participating and
contributing. E. Demonstrates flexibility in meeting demands of the
department. F. Organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines. G.
Develops effective communication methods to keep staff and others
informed about activities of the organization and department.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: A. Proactively develops plans to meet future
departmental/organizational needs. B. Reviews outcome measures and
works collaboratively with staff and leadership team to improve
patient outcomes. Ie: National Database of Nursing Quality
Indicators (NDNQI) and Core Measures C. Collaborates with
multi-disciplinary teams to: --- Comply with regulatory standards
--- Improve patient satisfaction --- Improve patient outcomes ---
Identify, assess, measure and systematically improve important
processes and activities. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A. Works
collaboratively with the Human Resources Department and Senior
Leadership to recruit, hire and retain qualified personnel. B.
Oversees and conducts performance appraisals. Collaborates with
Senior Leadership and Human Resources to recommend compensation
adjustments. C. Assures appropriate orientation, competence
assessment, in-service training and continuing education for all
staff. D. Fosters staff development by assisting them to identify
goals and appropriate opportunities for learning. E. Encourages
creativity and celebrates staff accomplishments. F. Promotes an
environment that is sensitive to the diverse needs of the patients
and employees. G. Coaches and supports staff by removing barriers
and addressing issues. H. Assures licensing certification for all
staff is current. I. Conducts monthly staff meetings. J.
Communicates staffing concerns to ACNO/Director. K. Delegates work
appropriately and provide direction and guidance to nursing and
support staff. BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Participates in
development of annual departmental budgets. B. Develops and
implements cost effective staffing patterns. C. Uses resources
effectively to provide high quality cost effective services. D.
Monitors budget and prepares variance reports. E. Manages expenses
on an on-going basis and identifies areas of potential cost
savings. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH/SELF IMPROVEMENT: A. Pursues
self-awareness, actively seeks feedback, accepts constructive
criticism, and modifies behavior accordingly. B. Engages in
professional development activities such as education,
participating in professional associations, or other appropriate
activities. C. Maintains necessary continuing education
requirements for license, certifications and enhancements. D.
Maintains own educational record. E. Supports Lahey Clinics
commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey
community and beyond. ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS A. Incorporates
LHMC Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily
activities. B. Complies with all LHMC Policies. C. Complies with
behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC. D. Maintains
courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
E. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description,
performance expectations, and competency assessment. F.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of
our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service
standards. G. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental
quality improvement activities. H. Participates in and successfully
completes Mandatory Education. I. Performs all other duties as
needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum
Qualifications: Education: Graduate of a state approved or
accredited School of Nursing. Bachelors of Science in Nursing
required with a Master's degree in Nursing or related field in
order to have full understanding of Nursing Services functions
preferred. Licensure, Certification, Registration: Current
licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Life Support Certification: BLS Skills, Knowledge &
Abilities: Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge a. Demonstrates the
necessary clinical competence in area of nursing practice. b.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. c. Basic
computer skills. Experience: A minimum of five years of accumulated
in-patient nursing experience and two years leadership experience.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do
everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our
colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires
that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19
as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors,
technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a
difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make
us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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