PT CARE MANAGER at Forrest General Hospital – Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Manager is accountable and responsible twenty-four hours per day for managing and guiding all the activities of the department, including, but not limited to, the staff, environment, and patients. In addition, the Patient Care Manager is held accountable for functioning within the department budget by using cost-effective methods while maintaining safe, quality patient care. She/he is directly accountable and responsible to the Administrative Director of Nursing. Employs organizational strategies in a balanced approach that produces meaningful contributions to each element of the Formula for success. Requires the promotion of and adherence to the organization’s established Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct.

Performance Expectations:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Provides leadership and serves as a role model for staff. Performs unit and patient rounds on a continuous basis. Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate changes in policy and procedures and other appropriate communication to staff. Demonstrates ability to participate in department planning, decision making and policy formation Communicates pertinent patient information to all health care team members. Demonstrates the ability to assist in the coordination of services with the medical staff, nursing staff and other departments as well as other providers. Embraces and practices WE CARE philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, co-worker, employee, and non-employee interactions Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment and certifications required in specific nursing area Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for each unit’s population by rendering professional nursing care including administering medications, starting IVs, venipuncture, blood products administration, restraint application, sterile dressing, and performs both complex and routine treatments as ordered by physician. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and uses professional judgement to respond promptly with intervention when clinical changes occur, and prevention of complications in patients in need of cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care. Demonstrates thorough, concise and timely documentation, Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety, infection, control and compliance standards. Demonstrates financial viability with effective use of staff and supplies. Ensures infection control procedures and quality measures are followed. Demonstrates ability to hold staff accountable to organization mission and vision and communicates Follows up with staff, family, patients and physicians in an appropriate and timely manner. Responds rapidly and effectively during emergency situations. Demonstrates through, concise and timely documentation when following up on patient care, quality or staff issues.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Graduate of a recognized accredited RN program with a bachelor degree in nursing or healthcare administration is required. Preferred BS in nursing or healthcare administration. A plan to complete a bachelor degree within 24 months is required.

Work Experience:

Three to five years experience in nursing required. Prior management experience with demonstrated leadership behaviors is preferred. Required to be able to clinically participate in all components of the nursing process.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team leader and member, cooperate with others, give directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.