PT CARE MANAGER in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Manager is accountable and responsible twenty-four hours a day for managing and guiding all the activities of the NICU and Well Baby Nursery, including, but not limited to, the staff, environment, and patients. In addition, the Patient Care Manager is held accountable for functioning within the unit budget by using cost-effective methods while maintaining safe quality patient care. She/he is directly accountable and responsible to the Executive Director of Women and Children’s Services. 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

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 promoting teamwork within Women & Children.
• 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
• Demonstrates ability to hold staff accountable to organization mission and vision.
• Collaborates effectively with administration, physicians and staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program with a bachelor degree in nursing required.

Work Experience:

Two 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.