St. Louis University Hospital offers several Centers of Excellence including cancer, organ and tissue transplantation, level I trauma, senior care, digestive disease as well as a cardiovascular program.
The hospital is home to the highly respected Saint Louis University School of Medicine and U.S. News and World Report ranks St. Louis University Hospital as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in several of its medical specialties. Other rewards include AARP’s ranking as one of the Top 50 Hospitals in the United States and designation by Modern Maturity as one of the top 10 leading renal care hospitals. In addition, we were named by the St. Louis Business Journal as winner in the “people development” category and as one of the “Best Places to Work” in St. Louis.
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Job Description
Description
Position Summary:
The Nurse Manager plans, organizes, directs and evaluates clinical, administrative and
operational activities for a nursing unit; implements and interprets policies, procedures, standards
and regulations for nursing personnel, patients, medical staff, and the public. She/he maintains
twenty-four hour accountability for all activities of the unit.
Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria Percent of Time
Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:
Position Accountabilities
1) Effectively plans, organizes and evaluates work duties of self and unit staff to promote
quality nursing and patient care activities.
Criteria
A) Develops unit goals annually, in conjunction with the unit staff and unit Medical
Director, that supports the department of nursing and the hospital’s philosophy, goals
and objectives.
B) Plans and maintains staffing pattern within budgeting parameters incorporating
continuity of care, staff competency and patient acuity.
C) Evaluates and sets standards for patient care and unit equipment.
D) Collaborates with support services to provide a safe, clean and secure environment
for patients, staff and visitors.
E) Promotes intra and interdepartmental communication.
F) Maintains patient reference materials and ensures access to appropriate policies,
procedures, standards and care guidelines.
G) Collaborates with Nursing Director and Supervisors to facilitate the provision of high
quality patient care.
H) Works with the Medical Staff to coordinate the medical and nursing management of
patient care.
I) Utilizes staff in a manner which reflects the understanding of professional, legal and
institutional constraints; the abilities of individual care providers; the holistic
approach to patient care; and the use of time management principles.
J) Evaluates patient care delivery through written documentation, observation, and
comparison to established standards.
K) Assists in providing nursing care to patients, as needed, to assess particular patient
requirements or a backup to Staff Nurse.
L) Serves as a clinical resource person and assists nursing personnel in assessing
patient/family status to plan nursing care.
2) Builds and leads a high performing Team: Motivates, inspires and develops employees to
accomplish goals and objectives.
Criteria:
A) Interviews and selects staff for designated unit.
B) Maintains staff meting at least monthly to discuss department and hospital goals,
progress toward goals, and other significant information concerning the unit and
organization.
C) Provides an environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention.
D) Empowers staff to participate in changing process and incorporate changes into daily
practices. Recognizes employee contributions.
E) Monitors employee performance and provides ongoing feedback. Initiates corrective
action when indicated. Completes employee performance appraisals according to
Human Resources guidelines.
F) Empowers staff to take ownership of patient care environment.
G) Avoids preventable turnover. Initiates plan for change as appropriate. Ensures
completion and processing of all personnel forms.
Qualifications
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Shift begin time 6:30 AM
Shift Type* Days
Job Type* MGR
NURSE MANAGER I Operating Room
Job ID 0605010062
Position Type Full-Time Employee
Company Name St. Louis University Hospital (A Tenet Healthcare Facility)
Location Saint Louis, MO
Salary Unspecified
Experience 2-5 Years Experience
