Sparrow Health System
Location: Lansing,MI, USA
Date: 2024-12-22T00:11:04Z
Job Description:
Description:Positions Location: Lansing, MIJob DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:The Department Manager is responsible for unit operations. Accountable for caregiver engagement, physician alignment, and patient satisfaction. Ensures that safe, quality care is delivered according to current evidence-based standards of practice. Promotes and supports shared decision making. Manages unit resources including scheduling of staff and provision of necessary equipment and supplies. Responsible for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, and other identified outcome measures on the units.Essential Duties:This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.Leadership* Empowered to serve as a leader within level of authority.* Promotes/supports shared decision making by empowering caregivers through delegation of clear responsibility, authority, and holding them accountable.* Responsible for recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.* Ensures compliance with Hospital State, Federal and accreditation regulations in reference to patient care and the physical environment.* Assists in communicating shared vision, mission, and values with department which motivates others to achieve strategic goals* Develops monitors and adapts quality measures for BHS programs to ensure patient/customer satisfaction and clinically appropriate treatment functions* Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates new policies, procedures, and protocols.* Communicates key information to BHS caregivers and colleagues in an effort to enhance teamwork to achieve the necessary change and adaptation to the healthcare environment* Provides liaison with Providers to improve the clinical function and efficiency of service delivery* Collaborates with internal and external customers (i.e.: CMH) to achieve the best outcomes for patients as well as overall organizational improvementCare Delivery System* Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling associates and appropriate utilization of personnel.* Develops, implements, monitors, and maintains accountability for budget in defined area of responsibility.* Responsible for outcomes i.e. nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction, and caregiver satisfaction.* Develops, implements, and evaluates action plans for continuous performance improvement.* Provides a safe environment through the utilization of best practices for patient, family, and all other caregivers.Professional Growth* Creates a learning environment that is open and respectful and promotes and supports evidence-based practice.* Ensures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of caregivers.Collaborative Practice* Monitors Caregiver performance; providing coaching, recognition, counseling, and avenues for improvement as needed.* Develops and maintains a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.* Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment that minimizes work related illness and injury.Job RequirementsGeneral Requirements • Current State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse • Basic Life Support (BLS) Work Experience • Minimum of two years clinical experience appropriate to specialty • Current clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to manage a nursing unit • Nursing leadership experience - preferred Education • Bachelor's degree in nursing within 3 years of date of hire into the classification • Master's degree in nursing - preferred Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Interpersonal skills for effective communication • Computer literate • Accountable for professional development and maintenance of competencies • Excellent attendanceUniversity of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Location: Sparrow HospitalActivation Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024Expiration Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025Apply Here
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