Here at WellSpan, we are looking for an experienced Nurse Manager to co- lead our – 4 Southwest Nursing Unit.  As part of the nursing leadership team we want you to share your passion for leading a stellar group of individuals. We value the collaboration of departments across the organization, striving for a common goal of exemplary patient care. From day one, you will utilize your leadership experience to provide nurse management guidance to staff as we continue to develop as the largest healthcare network in South Central PA.  

4 Southwest is a fast paced 56 bed, progressive care cardiopulmonary telemetry unit, serving the adult population with medically acute diagnosis.  We are the only non-ICU unit in the hospital with the capability of caring for patients who are mechanically vented. We are the unit of choice for heart failure, sepsis, respiratory compromised situations requiring CPAP/Bipap, high flow oxygenation as well as multisystem compromised patients. We are trained in caring for complex IV drips requiring telemetry monitoring as well as general medicine cases such as renal failure and acute on chronic illnesses.

 BENEFITS: 

• Competitive Salary including tiered annual performance bonus
• Generous paid time off of 5 weeks
• Health, dental, Vision, life and disability insurance with low out of pocket premiums
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match
• Tuition reimbursement

 WHAT YOU’LL DO

1 Recommends staffing levels as per professional organizations staffing guidelines. Structures an adequate staffing mix of competent personnel for all shifts by supervising and approving the development, preparation, and maintenance of staffing schedules that meet department/unit needs and ANA staffing principles.

2 Ensures that appropriate nursing standards and practices are developed and implemented as a result of research and non-research findings. Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental, and infection control standards as per National Patient Safety goals, agency, and state regulations. 3 Identifies patient/client needs and develops quality programs to meet those needs; uses outcomes data to direct quality improvement action plans. Encourages staff to resolve patient/family concerns in a timely manner, and assists staff when necessary. 4 Monitors all high risk and complicated cases; ensures appropriate nursing interventions are implemented. 5 Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions using a Just Culture model and as per the Systems Human Resources policies. 6 Ensures staff education in appropriate communication to protect patient confidentiality. Advocates social/professional equity among staff; promotes culturally congruent patient care. 7 Acts as a role model/mentor to charge nurses and staff; creates an empowered shared decision-making environment; promotes staff participation in Shared Decision-making activities; establishes a vision/goal for succession planning.

Required Skills

Pennsylvania RN license

BSN required or in active pursuit of a Masters Degree

Certification as a Nurse Executive at time of hire or within 2 years of hire

Required Experience

At least 3-5 years of experience in the role of nurse manager or assistant nurse manager

At least 3-5 years of experience RN (medical telemetry)

Pennsylvania RN license

BSN required or in active pursuit of a Masters Degree

Certification as a Nurse Executive at time of hire or within 2 years of hire