Nurse Manager
Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Manager-Emergency Room and Observation unit assumes 24-hour accountability for the coordination of resources to ensure quality service to all customers, reflecting the mission, vision, and philosophy of Northwest Hospital Center and the Department of Nursing. Reports to the Director-Patient Care Services for the ED and Observation. The Nurse Manager has 2direct reports: Assistant Nurse Managers in theED.
UNIT SUMMARY:
The Emergency Department at Northwest Hospital is a 49-bed unit and currently sees60,000+ patients annually. The Emergency Department treats major and minor illnesses, typically related to cardiac, stroke and behavioral health. Additionally, staff may provide care for orthopedic injuries or minor trauma. Our rapid care area is designated for minor illnesses. Staff members are outgoing and positive and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status and be able to effectively implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms.The Observation unit is 20 beds.
REQUIREMENTS:
Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field;Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required from an accredited School of Nursing
5-7 years of experience
Maryland Registered Nurse License (RN);American Heart Association CPR Cert (BLS)
Credentialed in area of expertise preferred
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