Nurse Manager for Medsurg at St Peters Hospital
FT Days
Purpose
The Nurse Leader (NL) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) accountable for leading, managing & advancing people, processes & / or programs that support direct or indirect patient care. The NL promotes & advocates for patients, nurses / colleagues & the practice of nursing as defined by clinical area (s) of expertise & assignment.
Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members
Nurse Leader (NL) II
fostering trusting relationships; Visible and accessible to the team; Facilitates development of interpersonal relationships & use of effective & respectful written, verbal & nonverbal communications; Demonstrates authentic listening by forgiving & accepting positive & negative feelings; Encourages & models communication that respects diversity & divergent opinions; Employs communication strategies that shows the value of patient & family participation in care.
Maintains a Working Knowledge of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.
Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)
NL II – managing: Provides operations & / or optimization leadership to professional & / or frontline staff, supervisors & / or managers; Retains accountability for staff coordination, training, hiring, performance, regulatory compliance & results of assigned department(s); Develops departmental plans, including organizational priorities; Controls resources, effectiveness & policy formation in area of responsibility; Collaborates with larger teams of health professionals to plan for long-term patient care needs.
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Operations-focus: Directly manages department(s) / service line; Decisions are guided by resource availability as informed by operational need, functional objectives & clinical drivers of department; Responsible for driving outcomes through the daily management of resources; Primarily patient facing
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Optimization-focus (advance, improve, enhance, leverage): Manages indirect or patient care department / program; Priorities are guided by the operational & clinical needs of patient care areas; Develops plans in concert with Nursing Operations Managers in support of the department functional objectives & clinical drivers where support is assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice / employment. Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing. Valid driver’s license where required by assignment.
Additional Qualifications (nice to have)
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing. Leadership experience & / or other experience / licensure / certifications aligned with area of responsibility & assignment.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.