Requisition ID: 36782

Location: Presence St Joseph Elgin

Location Address:
77 North Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123-4912 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 40
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: E

SUMMARY

The Manager, Patient Care participates in the planning, direction, coordination, implementation, delegation, supervision and evaluation of quality patient care and unit activities. Incorporates nursing theory in the development and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policy and procedures and patient care standards. Provides effective leadership to employees and provides financial accountability of the unit through effective resource management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Selects, orients, develops and evaluates highly motivated staff capable of successfully performing needed services that comply with the standards of the department, Medical Center, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and other applicable regulatory agencies.

Coordinates and administers all operational aspects of the unit, department or service line.

Plans, controls, and coordinates the daily activities of the patient care unit.

Coordinates the delivery of nursing care provided to patients on the patient care unit.

Directs and implements staffing schedules and patient assignments.

Develops and maintains a collaborative relationship with Medical Center staff, management, physicians and external contacts to meet unit and Medical Center objectives.

Responsible for the care, maintenance and handling of patient medical records.

Directs, coordinates, promotes and ensures participation in staff education.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required for hires after July 1, 2017.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Meditech required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Registered Nurse with a current Illinois License required. CPR certification required.

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Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hosp Elgin
Department Name: Surgery PSJH