Nurse Manager

• Rehab Hospital
• Center Valley

INTERNAL

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

• Rehab Hospital
• Center Valley Center Valley , PA Full Time (40 hrs/wk) , Day Shift
• 8 hours , 8:00am
• 4:30pm Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has opened a state-of-the-art, 76-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital that will revolutionize treatment and recovery options for people with complex medical conditions, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury and other serious injuries or illnesses.

The four-story, 123,000-square-foot facility on Center Valley Parkway features all private rooms and offers world-class physical rehabilitation care to patients who are recovering from complex and catastrophic conditions. One of the most novel and exciting spaces to spur innovation in Good Shepherd's new hospital is Empower+. This first-of-its-kind space will give people with disabilities and other mobility challenges an environment where they can explore the latest advancements, like 3D printing, robotics, wearables, artificial intelligence and smart home and personal assistance devices, designed to promote healing and independence and make people's lives better.

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient/resident care activities in a clinical environment. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. The Nurse Manager has the 24-hour responsibility and is accountable for nursing practice in his/her patient care/resident unit. This position reports to the Director of Nursing of the site, The Nurse Manager will foster the mission and core values of the GSRN in their daily practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Leads unit operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility Leads nursing staff including hiring, transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice Supports and schedules the nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD. Facilitates staff growth & development via Promotes a Just Culture Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills Implements plans & strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient care Leads action to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility Develops leadership skills Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates

FACILITATES PATIENT CARE

Acts a clinical resource to RNs, LPNs and NAs Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence based practice to standardize care

ESTABLISHES DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS

Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information Identifies and evaluates operational trends and options; Selects a course of action Defines objectives Evaluates outcomes.

CONTRIBUTES AND WORKS TOWARDS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES

Analyzes operational variances and adjusts accordingly Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures; understands trends and variances Controls expenses

DELIVERS QUALITY CARE

Ensures competency

• based care is provided through ongoing management and evaluation of staff.

Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety. Recommends system improvements Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes

DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seeks new and innovative opportunities Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff Reviews professional publications Participates in professional societies / organizations

CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT

Embraces change and promotes positive work environment Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to achieve organizational goals.

PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY

Oversees and follows compliance of confidentiality policies

PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Promotes Patient/Resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity, culture and inclusion are valued Ensure that each staff member is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws

COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Ensures that all regulations, and standards are followed at the federal, state and local levels

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other healthcare area preferred. Work Experience 4

• 6 years of nursing experience is required 1-2 years of prior supervision preferred Licenses / Certifications Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA.

Certified NE-BC or CNEL within 3 years of hire Certified in area of specialty is preferred

BLS / CPR

for a health care provider, as per the American Heart Association For those working at the Specialty (LTACH) and Rehabilitation Hospital

• Must obtain ACLS certification within six (6) months of employment. Certification must be maintained throughout employment For those working in the Pediatric Hospital
• Must obtain PALS certification within six (6) months of employment.

Certification must be maintained throughout employment

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.

GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM

To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.

• Important Note:

  Good Shepherd & GSPP Rehabilitation are drug free and tobacco free work environments. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test.
• Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. Apply Share Facebook Email Twitter LinkedIn