RN Manager Med Surg

RN Manager Med Surg at LewisGale Medical Center summary:
The RN Manager Med Surg at LewisGale Medical Center oversees the medical-surgical nursing unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and effective staffing. Responsibilities include managing unit operations, supporting staff development, and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills and a commitment to team collaboration while adhering to healthcare standards and protocols.

Description
Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a RN Manager Med Surg with LewisGale Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back
Benefits

LewisGale Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the LewisGale Medical Center family We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic RN Manager Med Surg to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential
Job Summary and Qualifications

Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignment within allocated time period.
Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands. Remains calm in crisis situations.
Adheres to Attendance and Tardiness Policy.
Supports responsible staffing decisions (cancels, places staff on hold/on call, calls in on hold/on call staff appropriately).
Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.
Utilizes Kronos system to document hours of work.
Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources.
Commitment to Team

Serves as a resource as needed in an effective manner to unit and other departments.
Is supportive of administrative decisions.
Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others.
Is flexible in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements of the department.
Safety

Has working knowledge of the operation of Department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.
Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.
Assures safe and clean environment. Keeps hallways clutter free and rooms neat.
Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct handwashing techniques).
Performance Improvement

Consistently strives to improve performance.
Makes suggestions for improvement.
Is receptive to new ideas.
Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service.
Personal and Professional Growth & Development

Attends and participates in staff meetings or reads minutes.
Participates in unit/department orientation/preceptorships.
Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish continued personal and professional development.
Actively participates in hospital and department committees as assigned.
Attends all mandatory inservices annually. VIII.
Makes independent decisions.
Requires minimum supervision.
Displays professional pride.
Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCA's Code of Conduct.
Conduct reflects HCA's values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
Job Functions
1. Planning ? Assists in development of unit goals and objectives. ? Assists in development of unit budget. ? Assists in development/review/revision of unit standards. ? Determines unit assignments. ? Plans for adequate resources based on workload and extraneous activities. ? Assists in the development/review/revision and monitoring of unit Quality Assurance plan.
2. Organizing ? Determines priorities on unit. ? Identifies individual/professional needs of staff. ? Coordinates unit activity to support attendance at educational programs, committees, staff meetings. ? Serves as liaison with Medical Staff, maintaining rapport and positive working relationship. ? Facilitates in orientation of new employees, students and volunteers.
3. Directing ? Ensures hospital, Nursing Division and unit-specific policies and standards are followed. ? Determines proper care and maintenance of unit equipment. ? Determines appropriate PAR levels of supplies on unit. ? Intervenes to resolve conflict on the unit.
4. Evaluation ? Assists in performance evaluation on unit personnel. ? Assists in identifying educational/in-service needs of staff.
5. Leadership skills ? Demonstrates critical thinking, decision making and strong communication skills. ? Able to delegate appropriately. ? Demonstrates and performs counseling activities as necessary. ? Maintains open lines of communication with Department Director. ? In the absence of the Director, assumes responsibility for the management of the unit.
6. Standard of Care ? Assists with implementation of standards and scope of care for unit. ? Assists with writing, reviewing, implementing and enforcing policies and competencies. ? Oversees implementation of new processes and policies.
7. Unit Staffing ? Assists with interviewing, hiring and evaluating staff per policy. ? Helps ensure licensure; competencies and mandatory in services for staff are current. ? Completes unit schedule in timely fashion. ? Works closely with the charge nurses to ensure staffing levels are appropriate based on patient census and acuity.
8. Staff Education ? Provides education and competency training to the staff. ? Acts as resource for policies and protocols implemented in critical care. ? Works with the Education Dept. and other disciplines in initiating and implementing evidence based practice.
9. Privacy ? Assures privacy of all patient information to protect patient rights and meet HIPPA guidelines. ? Reports suspected violations immediately.
10. Environment & Patient Safety ? Maintains patient and work environment to maximize safe working space. ? Promptly removes all used and soiled equipment, linen, etc. to appropriate location. 2 ? BMV scanning rates comply with current policy. ? Reports all patient safety and hazard concerns immediately.
11. Supplies ? Assists Director to ensure that staff nurses accurately document charges and supplies used.
12. Time Management ? Assists Director as requested with tracking time and attendance, overtime ? analysis, adherence to HR attendance policies and counsels accordingly.
13. Professional & Educational ? Attends hospital and external in-services to keep abreast of current practices in specialty area. ? Function as direct care RN or as charge nurse when necessary. ? Competent to perform skills as required on unit skills checklist.
14. License and Competency ? Maintains RN license to adhere to Virginia Board of Nursing Guidelines and serve the organization in a licensed capacity. ? Takes responsibility for meeting competency requirements. ? Assists with the orientation of new employees and floated staff as requested and assigned.
15. Meeting/In-service Attendance ? Attends in-services, workshops, and reads current journals to keep abreast of new developments in the medical and nursing fields. ? Attends meetings as designated by Director.
16. Management ? Assists with monthly unit meetings and ongoing communication with employees. ? Maintains open communication with other departments to coordinate efficient patient care. ? Receives updates regarding patient conditions on the unit. ? Participates in bed management and discharge planning rounds. ? Assists with other hospital functions such as performance Improvement, Quality Assurance audits, Unit councils/teams, Nurses' Week functions.
17. Other ? Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure / Credentials:
Required - Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Licensure in compact states accepted based upon Virginia Board of Nursing guidelines. BLS certification and any specialty area requirements (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
Preferred - Professional certification in specialty nursing area highly desirable.
Experience: Required -
Preferred - setting Education:
Required - Preferred - 4 years' experience as an RN with 2 years in clinical specialty setting; computer skills. Same as required with 2 years charge nurse or supervisory experience in clinical specialty Graduate of accredited school of nursing, Bachelors of Science. MSN, MSHA, MBA or related field

LewisGale Medical Center

has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you We are reviewing applications for our RN Manager Med Surg opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Nursing Management, Healthcare Leadership, Patient Care, Staff Development, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Team Collaboration, Nursing Standards, Quality Assurance, Healthcare Administration

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