The Nurse Manager is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the care provided on the patient care unit(s) that is consistent with the Mission and Vision of DCH Health System.  The Nurse Manager assures their unit/area of responsibility is aligned in achieving the organizational expectations/goals related to the organizational priorities and strategic objectives with focus areas of exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experience, safety, outcomes, community, people, growth and finance. The Nurse Manager is responsible for 24-hour management of the patient care area. 

1. Demonstrates the provision of the Mission and Vision of DCH Health System by providing leadership and innovation within areas of responsibility. Follows the DCH Code of Conduct at all times.
2. Supports service excellence across the organization.
3. Supports and implements Performance Improvement activities with a continuous, systematic, and measurable approach in areas of responsibility.
4. Sets performance expectations for staff. Develops working environment and avenues for education and training to meet those standards.
5. Adheres to all regulatory requirements.
6. Facilitates bidirectional communication to ensure timely exchange of information to all stakeholders.
7. Treats all people (customers and employees) fairly and with respect.
8. Provides performance feedback on a regular basis.
9. Resolves conflict timely and effectively.
10. Collaborates with physician/provider in establishing and maintaining effective, professional relationships.
11. Maintains ownership for clinical and departmental operations.
12. Participates in community programs/events as directed.
13. Seeks opportunities for self-growth, professional development, and/or continuing education.
14. Is visible and accessible to staff.
15. Manages departmental budget.
16. Creates an environment that supports employee recruitment and retention.
17. Ensures orientation and training for employees.
18. Responsible for executing progressive accountability up to and including termination.
19. Manages departmental productivity standards.
20. Reviews and approves payroll and ensures accuracy.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.

• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.

• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Registered Nurse with current Alabama or Multistate License. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or must be actively working on Bachelor’s degree with completion date within 4 years of hire with evidence of active matriculation. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a registered nurse, specialty experience preferred in applied area.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Women’s/Children – Current AHA BLS required. Additionally:

Labor & Delivery – Current AHA ACLS, AHA NRP, and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring required.

Mother Baby Unit – Current AHA NRP, and STABLE Program required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

WORK CONTEXT

• Must be able to use computers, electronic mail, telephone and texting

PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit and stoop
• Must have the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull and carry objects
• Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must possess stamina to provide 24-hour management for assigned area(s) of responsibility
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.