Medical Surgical Nurse Manager

POSITION PURPOSE # This position is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care specifically in the Medical Surgical Department. The position is responsible for providing administrative and clinical oversight and leadership throughout the hospital specific to these specialties. Managerial functions include policy and procedure development and review, budget development, and compliance, effective personnel practices, staff development and competency assessment activities, provision of in-service, staff education and providing vision and direction for accomplishment of department and organizational goals consistent with the CNO and Senior Leadership Team. # # # MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications # A minimum of two (2) years of current experience in an acute care Medical Surgical or similar setting required, and is clinically competent. Current, Valid New Mexico Licensure or Compact Registered Nursing License required. DNV/Joint Commission inspection experiene. Knowledge of Nursing standards and compliance specifications (HIPAA, ENA, OSHA, DNV, Joint Commission, etc). Experience in telecommunications and computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn current Electronic Health Record. Demonstrates knowledge and skills of speciality area. # Associate#s degree at aminimum. Current Registered Nursing License in the State of New Mexico or appropriate compact state OR current Advance Practice Clinician Licensure required. Current BLS, ACLS, PALs required.. Annual hospital-wide competencies and education must be completed timely. # Superior interpersonal and team building skills. Knowledge of the mission, organization, programs, and requirements of the healthcare delivery system of Holy Cross Medical Center. Knowledge of nursing scope of practice in New Mexico. Understanding of applical laws of acute care operations such as EMTALA. Skill in oral and written communication in dealing with a variety of individuals. Ability and utilization to recognize, anticipate and respond to the needs of customers/patients in a caring, respectful and courteous manner that leads to satisfactory resolution for the customer/patient. Strong skill set computer and telecommunication devices. Analytical ability to evaluate complex patient scenarios, critical thinking skills. # A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. # Preferred qualifications TNCC, ENPC, NRP, STABLE, and stroke certification desired Bachelors or Master#s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or allied Health Care Profession. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish languages. # #