Nurse Manager | 52 Med-Surg | Variable | Full Time

Job description

Overview
Provides leadership in the development of professional nursing practice by establishing administrative support and structure for the delivery of professional nursing care within the Department of Nursing and Patient Services. Responsible for strategic planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of systems that support professional nursing practice and align with the nursing vision and organizational goals. Maintains 24-hour accountability for unit operations and functions. The Nurse Manager provides leadership to advance the organization's mission of excellent patient care and nursing's vision of setting a new standard of excellence through autonomous and accountable nursing practice, patient advocacy, and innovative patient care in an environment of trust and collaboration.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
• Master's degree in nursing required.
• Current staff without MSN must obtain degree by December 2012 or as contracted by the VP/AVP.
• National nursing board certification in specialty area required.
• Current staff without professional nursing board certification in specialty area must obtain certification as contracted by the VP/AVP.
• Minimum of five years professional nursing practice experience required.
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills with knowledge and application of advanced professional nursing practice, CQI process, nursing care delivery models, health care delivery systems, and budgetary process.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation
None provided
License/Certification/Registration
Licensed as Registered Nurse in the State of Florida