Nurse manager jobs in New Orleans, LA - 510 jobs

The Director- Acute Care & Swing Bed Services is accountable and responsible, under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON), for the overall coordination and direction of all nursing activities in assigned areas. Employs organizational strategies in a balanced approach that produces meaningful contributions to each element of the Organizational Goals and Priorities. Requires promoting and adhering to the organization's established Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all ages while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Performance Expectations: Ability to effectively communicate with department managers and coordinators, patients, physicians, and other members of the organization's administrative and management team in a manner that is consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. Demonstrates sound judgment in interactions with employees, physicians, and the interprofessional care team. Promotes a positive work environment with staff and the hospital administrative team. Collaborates with staff by actively communicating and comprehensively reporting pertinent information. Exhibits open and professional communication abilities. Performs duties required within the department to continue to maximum functionality during staffing crunches or emergencies Reviews job expectations of staff Participates in the development of quality measurements and performance improvement plans Ensures that all areas are operating efficiently, and meeting all accreditation body requirements. Utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Embraces and practices the We C.A.R.E. philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, coworker and staff care Works with other departments within Highland Community Hospital and other outside agencies to provide and coordinate services that meet the clinical, financial, and patient experience goals Consistently plans patient care in conjunction with other disciplines to meet the goals and individualized needs of the patients Responsible for coordinating quality patient care services Consistently evaluates the practices of care delivered to patients and adjusts care according to established standards of practice and the physician's orders Responsible for continued promotion of growth, excellence in clinical knowledge, customer service, and achievement of positive financial results Is competent to access and utilize the EMR for the provision of patient care Ensures quality patient care by developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures, hiring and maintaining qualified staff, and ensuring ongoing education in accordance with the latest standards of care. Ensures optimal patient quality of care by ongoing education and monitoring of HCAHPS and Quality goals Executes the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job-specific responsibilities and hold staff accountable related to safety, security, emergency preparedness, control of hazardous materials, life safety, and utility systems as outlined in the hospital's environment of care plan Validates the promotion and adherence to the organization's established Compliance Program and Standard of Conduct, and regulatory standards Responsible for adhering to budgetary guidelines and staffing productivity Ensures compliance with State and Federal Laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory standards, including quality assurance and licensure requirements, policies, procedures, and moral and ethical codes. Maintains and applies current knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards for safe patient care. Actively participates in the monitoring/corrective action to meet respective targets. Evaluates capital requests against revenue statistics. Collaborates with hospital administration in policy formation, program, and capital planning. Leads development of policies, procedures, and quality targets to ensure effective and efficient service, quality patient care, and compliance with standards of the hospital, external licensing, accreditation, and regulatory bodies. Oversees or performs staffing hiring. Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative, and motivation to achieve the department's goals. Champions the development and growth of safety culture. Participates in all competencies planned for the job role before deadlines. Complies with the departmental and facility policy. Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook. Uses "We Care" philosophy in daily communication Required appropriate use of the department's communication app. The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital and is prohibited. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned Qualifications: Education/Skills Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program. BSN in nursing preferred. Work Experience: A minimum of five years of nursing experience. Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below Basic Life Support Within 30 Days of Employment Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support Within 180 Days of Employment Required Pediatric Advance Life Support Within 90 Days of Employment Required NIH Stroke Scale Within 90 Days of Employment Required Telemetry Nurse Education Within 1 Year of Employment Preferred Mental Demands: Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, takes initiative, set priorities, and function under stress. Analytical ability is required to be able to assess current systems and practices, interpret market share and "gaps," research best practices and facilitate the involvement of others in developing suitable remedies. Numerical ability is required to evaluate quality improvement, market improvement and financial improvement statistical data. Above average written and verbal skills are required to effectively communicate complex concepts and statistical data to people at all levels of the organization and community.