Job Summary:
In accordance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Program Manager is responsible for the clinical management of patient care and the provision of effective high quality patient care delivery for Stroke, Spine and Joint patients across the continuum of care. Complies with regulatory and professional standards, fosters interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the department, and works closely with physicians and hospital leaders in establishing a collegial and interdisciplinary patient care environment. Partners with all clinical departments under leadership of ICU Director. In collaboration with Nursing Leadership, is accountable for the 24 hour management of clinical practice and patient care delivery, the management of human, fiscal and other resources, the development of personnel, and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, strategic planning and the fostering of interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the organization.
Licensure and Certification:
- Current California RN license
- Current BLS Provider Card
- Current ACLS Provider Card
- National or state certification in area of practice preferred
- Member in professional organization preferred
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
- Master’s degree in related filed preferred
Experience:
- Five (5) years minimum experience in critical care, neuro-telemetry or ED nursing with stroke experience
- Basic management experience including one (1) year progressive charge nurse experience. BSN/Bachelor’s degree in related field may be substituted for two (2) years’ experience. MSN/Master’s in related field may be substituted for three (3) years’ experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- State and Federal regulatory requirements
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Analytical skills including data aggregation and analysis
- Knowledge of supervisory theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods
- Ability to manage staff and change through collaborative and positive leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members, hospital staff, physicians and patients
- Demonstrated ability in interpersonal relationships which enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution, and facilitates staff development
- Skill and knowledge to sustain and evaluate clinical competence for the specific age and type of patient population served
- Ability to understand and lead departmental culture change
Physical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:
- Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
- Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
- Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
- Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
- Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
Key for Physical Demands
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Continuous
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66 to 100% of the time
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Frequent
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33 to 65% of the time
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Occasional
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0 to 32% of the time
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