Department: Medical Surgical
Schedule/Status: 8am-430pm; Full Time
Standard Hours/Week:
40
Location: Titusville
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under the general supervision of the Director of Medical/Surgical Services the Med/Surg Manager is responsible for maintaining the efficient functioning department on a twenty-four-hour basis to ensure quality patient care based on med/sug. nursing, hospital, human resources standards, and Joint Commission requirements. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the Med/Surg Manager assess, plans, develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the daily departmental plan of care to include efficient utilization of procedural schedules, staff and equipment. The Med/Surg Manager monitors the plan to ensure quality, appropriateness, timeliness, and effectiveness of services rendered. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with medical staff and other health care providers to establish and maintain standards and provide for positive customer satisfaction and patient outcomes while working to reduce patient readmissions.
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates staff providing care based upon established standards to include staff competency and ongoing staff development as related to the populations served.
Coordinate process improvement efforts of clinical and administrative processes toward improving patient outcomes and organizational performance. Manages department HCAP scores and implements processes to improve and achieve HCAP goals set.
Assists in planning of operational and capital budget. Prepare and monitors staffing budget and productivity. Monitors the utilization of unit resources and supplies, inspect and requisition repairs to maintain the infra-structure. Monitors key operational processes (turnover times, in-room compliance) to maintain efficiencies. Maintains budget within established guidelines.
Coordinates the employment process from pre-employment screening through resigning or termination to include: recruitment, retention, pre-hire screening and interviewing, evaluations grievance proceeding, progressive disciplinary process, wage and salary compensation program compliance and assurance of fair employment practices.
Mentors Charge Nurses and aspiring staff as leaders and advocates for patient care management roles and participates in employee engagement initiatives to improve department retention rates.
Coordinates scheduling to ensure 24-hour staffing according to established standards.
Plan, organize and direct departmental programs and systems to accomplish the desired objectives, including materials, capital acquisitions, and staffing.
Maintains compliance with all state, federal and national standards related to area of responsibility.
Provides requested reports in the timeframe established.
Fosters open communication with staff through monthly unit meetings and daily rounds on units.
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area.
Performs similar or related duties, as assigned.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Major(s) Required: Nursing, Health, or Business-related field.
Work Experience:
3 years to < 5 years
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
State of Florida RN License required.
BCLS (within 90 days of employment).
ACLS (within 12 months of employment).
Specialty certification preferred.