Nurse Manager- Telemetry
5 days ago
Chicago
The Nurse Manager / Educator of Cardiovascular Care supports the Nursing Director in the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery within the Telemetry and Cardiovascular Care units. This role places a strong emphasis on staff education, professional development, and the integration of evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, utilizing ANA, CCNA, and ANNA standards of nursing practice. In the absence of, or at the direction of, the Nursing Director, the Nurse Manager / Educator assumes responsibility for the operational management of the unit. Responsibilities include patient care oversight, staff management and development, patient flow coordination, fiscal accountability, and maintenance of a safe and therapeutic care environment. The Nurse Manager / Educator collaborates closely with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve high-quality, patient-centered outcomes and promotes patient and family education and engagement in care planning. Mission: Holy Cross Hospital is a Catholic healthcare organization sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Casimir. Through our commitment to the healing mission of Jesus, we contribute to healthy communities and promote quality healthcare. Primary Responsibilities and Duties Leadership and Unit Operations • Serve as a professional role model for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members., • Ensure adherence to attendance standards with minimal tardiness or absenteeism., • Complete all mandatory hospital education, orientation, and departmental competency requirements., • Respond appropriately to emergency situations, including but not limited to Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Code Red, Code Gray, Code Black, Code Pink, and Code Triage., • Promote and enforce compliance with hospital-wide and departmental policies and procedures, including infection control, safety, and restraint policies., • Facilitate patient placement and bed assignments in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor, considering staffing levels, patient acuity, diagnosis, and staff competencies., • Oversee staffing assignments for current and oncoming shifts to ensure productivity, acuity balance, and compliance with HFAP standards., • Adhere to unit staffing grids to meet operational and financial expectations., • Monitor employee time and attendance and complete payroll using the Kronos system., • Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new employees., • Chair the Unit Education Council and participate in the hospital Education Coordinating Council (ECC)., • Serve as a clinical expert, educator, and resource for nursing staff., • Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs and competency validation processes., • Guide and support staff nurse preceptors and participate in precepting as needed., • Provide hands-on patient care as needed, including admissions, discharges, transfers, and medication administration., • Assist staff in establishing priorities and adapting care delivery as patient needs evolve., • Advocate for patients and families by ensuring effective communication and education across all age groups and patient populations, including those with physical, emotional, cognitive, social, or language barriers., • Participate in quality indicator studies and customer service initiatives., • Assist with preparation of quarterly quality and performance reports., • Report risk management issues promptly to the Nursing Director and Risk Management Department., • Conduct routine rounding to promote patient satisfaction and service excellence., • Monitor and review unit budget performance as directed., • Submit variance reports in a timely manner., • Collaborate with Finance to assist in development of the annual unit budget., • Conduct monthly department staff meetings and participate in nursing leadership meetings., • Address inappropriate behavior constructively and support corrective education., • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personnel and patient information., • Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and decision-making skills., • Demonstrated ability to educate adult learners and facilitate professional development., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills., • Ability to work independently, initiate projects, and manage competing priorities., • Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills., • Proficiency in electronic health records, order entry, and reporting systems., • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing., • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois., • Current CPR and ACLS certification., • Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting., • Experience in cardiac, telemetry, and/or intensive care nursing preferred., • Prior leadership, charge nurse, or educator experience strongly preferred.
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