Job Description
DescriptionSummary:
Assumes primary responsibility and 24/7 accountability for effective
implementation of nursing practice and operations for assigned areas; at CHRISTUS St. Patrick
Hospital. The nurse manager affects departmental outcomes through interpretation, implementation,
and evaluation of hospital and departmental philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures. Facilitates
intra and interdepartmental communication and collaboration to promote excellence in patient care,
patient experience and patient outcomes. Effectively manages utilization of staff and material
resources so that the most therapeutically effective patient care is provided in a safe and cost
effective manner. Promotes the professional development of patient care and administrative support
staff assigned for areas.
Responsibilities:
Participates in the establishment and implementation
of yearly goals for the units.Monitors operations of the unit. Measures progress towards goals,
identifying problems and taking corrective actions.Serves as an advocate for patients/families,
assuring that patient/family rights are respected, patient satisfaction issues are addressed, and
associates adhere to the core values of the corporation.Directs patient care in compliance with
regulatory standards such as Joint Commission and state licensure requirements.Participates in the
development, communication, and implementation of nursing and organizational policy and
procedure.Participates on intra and interdepartmental committees and task forces which are focused
on improving patient care.Collaborates with other Department Managers and Hospital Leadership to
resolve unit/staff issues.Participates and directs staff in hospital plans for emergency and
disasters.Develops, communicates and updates unit(s), standards, protocols, policies and procedures
to meet trends in nursing practice and patient services.Collaborates with Human Resources to recruit
and hire qualified associates.Counsels, guides, and disciplines associates to enhance patient care
through compliance with established hospital policies and procedures.Evaluates staff job performance
on a timely basis and in a manner that recognizes associate's accomplishments, enhances performance
and facilitates professional development.Provides HR with information to maintain associate files
with current licensure, credentialing records, certifications, orientation documentation, skills
checklists, and continuing education requirements.Facilitates and encourages staff participation in
the professional practice model.Confronts and resolves conflicts involving staff, physicians,
patients/families, interdepartmental and intra departmental issues.Empowers associates through
effective delegation, maintaining accountability.Directs and ensures staff participation in process
improvement activities for the unit/hospital.Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings which
address unit issues, process improvement, and safety; Ensures staff meeting minutes are available on
a timely basis.Establishes and enforces with staff a method for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of
the unit supplies and equipment.Maintains and ensures documentation of quality control aspects of
the clinic(s) (e.g. POCT logs, refrigerator temps, etc which are required by Joint
Commission)Collaborates effectively with physicians, administrators, patients, families, other
departments, and the community to provide quality patient care and enhance patient
outcomes.Maintains core staffing within established guidelines that assure patient safety and
considers skill mix and experience of staff.Oversees daily staffing of the unit and collaborates
with Lead Associates on the development and revision of the staffing schedule.Ensures assessment of
competency of all associates as a part of the orientation program and on an ongoing
basis.Identifies, plans, develops and/or arranges for programs to meet the educational/skills needs
of the associates upon hiring and on an ongoing basis.Identifies, plans, develops methods to meet
the educational needs of the patient population.On an annual basis, contributes to the development
of operating and capital budgets to meet the needs of the unit.Assures effective and appropriate
utilization of material and human resources,Reviews financial and productivity management reports
and takes appropriate actions.Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served
by the department.Appropriately reviews patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods performed
by nursing to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and
other developmental needs of each patient served.Demonstrates adherence to the Mission and CORE
values of CHRISTUS Health System. GG. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor's
DegreeRN License in state of employment or compactBLS
Work Type:
Full Time
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- Specialty: RN
- Location: 502 Madison Oak DriveSan Antonio, Texas 78258
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About the Company:
CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of
more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care
facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and
ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and
the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately
45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for
patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United
States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and
core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the
communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family
members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the
dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas
is an ongoing effort.