RN Unit Shift Manager in Marion, Indiana at Marion Health

Job Summary

This position coordinates the activities of the Acute Rehab nursing staff and directs the Acute Rehab Center activity. The Unit Shift Manager must be able to coordinate care for adult/geriatric patients with neurological, orthopedic and other medical conditions of recent onset or regression that have experienced a loss of function in activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, or communication. Primary duties include, but are not limited to, staff education, staff scheduling, evaluations, orientation of new staff, maintaining HFAP and State Board of Health regulations, maintaining policies and procedures, budgeting, attending managerial meetings, and correlating patient care within the unit and with other departments. This position may also provide direct patient care as needed and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Management or Administration.
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in hospital or related healthcare setting.
• CPR certification or must obtain at next available class upon hire.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience in rehabilitation.
• Management experience resulting in proficiency in planning, organizing, and supervising nursing care provided through Acute Rehab Health Care services.
• Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Knowledge of health care policies, governmental regulations, and reimbursement practices pertinent to department.
• Requires excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, Hospital Administrators, providers, consultants, business associates and regulatory agencies presenting a professional image as a representative of Marion General Hospital.
• Requires interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Requires excellent time management, and organizational skills.
• Requires ability to problem solve, multi-task in a fast-paced setting and work well in a team environment.
• Requires the ability to negotiate effective working relationships and develop positive resolution to conflict.
• Requires highly developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Requires excellent customer service skills.
• Requires high degree of accuracy with concentration and close attention to detail.
• Requires the ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Works with protected health information.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Requires ability to work hours beyond the normal work week.
• Works with highly confidential information which may be proprietary or protected health information.
• Requires ability to work hours beyond the normal work week.
• May attend special functions and meetings at various locations within the hospital and community.
• Occasional overnight stays.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Requires lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and standard office equipment.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.
Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.