Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Summary:

The Nurse Manager, Patient Care Services Atrium West at SJM Chelsea serves as a member of the Ministry Organization’s nursing leadership team. Responsible for day-to-day operations, scheduling, staffing and providing 24/7 accountability for patient care delivery, planning, and evaluation of services of one or more clinical areas.

They participate in and supports strategic development and outcomes management of nursing clinical areas. Are responsible for review and evaluation of operations and services in accordance with business requirements, marketplace trends and technological needs. They provide clinical and administrative leadership for planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and evaluating safe, superior and preeminent quality patient care to ensure the advancement of clinical practice and patient care for a nursing unit that is consistent with the ANA Scope of Practice, American Organization of Nurse Executive (AONE) Nurse Leader/Manager competencies, and American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Standards.

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea is a 133-bed, not-for-profit hospital established in 1970 leading the way in patient safety in satisfaction. Located in Chelsea, Michigan, SJMC is a joint venture between Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and University of Michigan Health. These two award-winning health systems bring new services to Chelsea, while sharing resources, best practices and more to drive innovation and a higher level of care. SJMC is nationally recognized for both quality of care and patient satisfaction by national ranking organization Press Ganey and is one of only 19 hospitals nationwide with the distinction of having a double, five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It is accredited by the Joint Commission and attracts more than 500 physicians with leading edge technology and compassionate care.

What the Nurse Manager will need:

• State of Michigan Registered Nursing license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree required. Appropriate Master's Degree in Nursing, Business or Health Administration preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical nursing or leadership experience at the unit level in a related health care setting.
• Knowledge of professional nursing practice in a clinical specialty evidenced through professional practice/administrative certification. Certification preferred within 24 months of hire.
• Member of a professional nursing organization preferred.

What the Nurse Manager will do:

• Serves as a member of the nursing leadership team to participate in the development of the nursing strategic plan, short and long term goals and objectives, standards of care and operating plans for the assigned clinical area(s).
• Collaborates with members of the inter-professional team and unit staff in the development, implementation, and monitoring of unit operating and capital budgets.
• Develops, implements, and manages ongoing measurement, action planning, and evaluation methods related to all dimensions of performance inclusive of colleague engagement, patient and family experience, workplace safety, healthy work environments, clinical outcome and financial performance targets for the assigned clinical area(s).
• Develops, implements, and monitors plans related to education and required competencies, orientation, retention, cultural competence, conflict management, and coaching of colleagues to ensure safe, quality, patient care for the assigned clinical area(s).
• Ensures the recruitment, retention, development, mentoring and succession planning of engaged patient care colleagues within the assigned clinical area(s). Develops, promotes, and implements an environment of shared leadership and decision making.
• Participates in evaluating, selecting and integrating health care technology and information systems that support patient care.
• In collaboration with the Director of Nursing and inter-professional team members, facilitates, develops, directs, manages, and monitors the implementation of effective evidence-based programs, policies, and protocols, to measure, analyze and continuously improve the safety and quality of patient care in the assigned clinical area(s).
• Communicates and collaborates on a regular basis with nursing leaders, colleagues, inter-professional team about achievements and concerns related to patient safety, quality, patient loyalty, colleague engagement, and satisfaction. Develops and implements action plans to address concerns.
• Participates in SJM Hospital's decision-making workgroups to implement improvement changes within the organization.
• Ensures compliance with all healthcare standards and requirements established by various licensing, regulatory, and accreditation bodies. Maintains a working knowledge of Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Programs, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Trinity Health.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.