Patient Care Manager, Surgical Services Orthopedic Hospital- West End Campus
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Patient Care Manager to join our team at St. Luke's University Health Network. As a Patient Care Manager, you will be responsible for the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient care providers in the assigned department(s). This includes functional responsibility for the day-to-day operation of all components of the department(s) and integration into the hospital's network, personnel, and planning, budgeting, marketing, clinical review, and committee structure.
Key Responsibilities- Assumes 24-hour responsibility/accountability for planning, organizing, and supervising care necessary to assure patient safety and meet the needs of patients served by assigned department(s).
- Performs direct administrative functions for assigned department(s).
- Develops, implements, and evaluates short and long-range performance improvement and operational goals and objectives for the department(s).
- Implements policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and recommended practices and ensures that clinical practice standards are met.
- Analyzes and responds accordingly to unit-specific performance, outcome, and financial data.
- Develops capital and operational budgets in collaboration with Finance, hospital, and Service line leadership.
- Selects, motivates, and retains staff; initiates formal recognition plan.
- Responsible for developing and evaluating staffing based on patient care needs while maintaining costs within budget.
- Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
- Facilitates unit-based councils, participates in network councils, leads projects for performance improvement, and organizes monthly staff meetings and committee meetings.
- Enhances job knowledge by remaining current in trends in the healthcare industry and specialty areas.
- Works closely with appropriate medical staff leadership and members in the development and attainment of departmental goals.
- Promotes an environment that fosters inquiry and creative thought, nursing education, development, and application of evidence-based practice initiatives and maintenance of staffing competencies.
- Reviews performance of staff, assures staff competency, and initiates remedial actions, when appropriate.
- Graduate of a professional nursing program.
- Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania or seeking licensure through endorsement.
- Bachelor of Nursing preferred, enrollment in Bachelor of Nursing Program required upon hire or at time of promotion.
- Master's degree in Nursing to be attained within 5 years (progression toward goal will be evaluated annually).
- Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience with demonstrated leadership abilities required.
- Sound clinical knowledge in area to be managed.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates ability in Human Resources and Financial Resource Management.
- Current BLS certification.
- Basic computer skills.
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
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