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Nurse Manager-UConn Health Surgery Center, 2024-984
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The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at www.ethics.state.ct.us .
All Workforce Members are required to have or obtain a COVID 19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment to work in a UConn Health facility, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. All new Workforce Members shall be required to provide proof of their vaccine status prior to the start of their employment. All records of vaccinations and approved exemptions will be maintained by Employee Health Services. Additional information regarding this policy may be found at https://health.uconn.edu/covid-provider/mandatory-vaccination .
UConn Health is looking for a Nurse Manager for the UConn Health Surgery Center, this role will be responsible in the management of the UHSC Operating Room and PACU.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Manages the daily activities, administrative and clinical, of JDH Nursing units, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff; administrative oversite for individuals working within JDH providing support for patients and families consistent with the hospital's mission.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
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Reports to the Nursing Director of assigned unit within John Dempsey Hospital.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
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Manages the staff of the assigned departments.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manages the operational activities of the assigned nursing unit(s) or departments. Uses outcome data to assess, evaluate and implement changes to meet clinical regulatory compliance and measurable evidence based improvements in outcomes of care provided to patients within area(s) of responsibility.
Administers personnel actions in collaboration with Labor Management and the Nursing Directors area(s) of responsibility; recruits skilled staff; ensures adequate levels of people resources are available to meet business needs and financial parameters; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees; plans, monitors and appraises performance of employees; develops staff by providing information, educational opportunities and experiential growth opportunities.
Interprets UConn Health's philosophies and standards of care; adheres to the mission vision and values of UConn Health and the Department of Nursing; aligns unit goals to meet goals of JDH.
Establishes and maintains communication between ancillary departments, physicians, nursing personnel and other healthcare professionals and the patient.
Ensures the implementation of policies and procedures. Ensure unit based policies and procedures are up to date.
Prepares and participates in budgetary recommendations; monitors costs and expenditures of unit activities and authorizes expenditures as appropriate. Manages unit costs in a fiscal responsible manner. Assists in the selection, provision and control of material resources required for the performance of the unit such as, equipment, supplies, space and facilities; establishes standards to ensure cost containment and to optimize working environment.
Implements and evaluates performance improvement activities in response to opportunities in patient care area, and assures patient safety outcomes.
Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families. Ensures annual performance evaluation of staff are completed timely.
Employees in this class may be required to travel in the course of their daily work.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies. Responsible for ensuring that staff adhere to all UConn Health and JDH patient and staff policies related to safety, safe patient handling and stay for safety.
Performs other related duties incidental to the position as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing and healthcare administration; including knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to make sound clinical assessments and institute safe and efficacious care within the structure of a collaborative health team.
Considerable knowledge of requirements by federal, state or regulatory bodies.
Considerable knowledge of effective workforce utilization.
Excellent interpersonal skill; effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of financial management; supervisory ability.
Knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and implement performance improvement initiatives and to interpret outcome data.
Solid understanding of patient satisfaction indicators (eg. HCAPS).
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
General Experience
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Bachelor's degree in nursing with eight (8) years of Operating Room experience. At least two (2) of the years must have been in a managerial capacity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CNOR certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
: Must possess and maintain a current
State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
Minimum annual Salary:
TBD
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
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