Nurse Manager MedSurg & Cardiology- Stamford, CT

The Nurse Manager is accountable for the daily operations of the Cardiology unit and Central Telemetry Monitoring including staffing, productivity, budget management, and service standards. In addition, this position is available to mentor and develop staff, interface with other departments to assure patients throughout and collaborate with the professional development department to assess and identify the learning needs of the staff. The manager utilizes both clinical and leadership skills to identify opportunities for performance improvement. The manager is responsible for the selection, evaluation, and coaching of unit employees.

The scope of responsibility and accountability for the Nurse Manager continuously evolves to meet the demands of the practice setting. The following responsibilities may also vary based on the identified needs of Patient care Services.

1. Collaborates with the Sr. Director to maintain a competent staff through the selection process, orientation to the unit, competency development, and ongoing performance Identifies yearly competencies through interaction with staff and professional development department and facilitates completion of competencies.
2. Manages yearly personnel and supply Maintains unit operations within established FY budget. Assists in the development of the capital equipment budget for assigned departments.
3. Interfaces with Bed Coordinators, Case Managers, physicians, and nursing units to improve patient throughput through appropriate and timely placement and Demonstrates awareness of overall needs in the hospital for bed availability and staff.
4. Monitors productivity and adjusts staffing based on volume and Administers and monitors unit expenditures, including implementation of corrective action(s) to resolve budget variances.
5. Plans and organizes unit-based Performance Improvement and responds to issues with staff, patients, families, and physicians as immediately as possible. Leads and participates in PI teams and patient satisfaction efforts in the assigned departments and the hospital as a whole.
6. Ensures that unit staff members adhere to all internal and external regulations. Works with staff to understand the regulatory standards and professional standards of nursing practice.
7. Participates in the establishment of unit-based goals and objectives as well as the overall nursing operations. Provides leadership for unit-based goals and participates in patient care initiatives as requested.
8. Demonstrates a commitment to shared governance, clinical excellence, and the values of Stamford
9. Develops strong interpersonal relationships on the unit, with peers, physicians, and all partners throughout the