Manager, Critical Care

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Organization:
MHLB-Memorial Hospital Los Banos

Position Overview:

Established to serve the needs of the growing Westside community in Merced County, Memorial Hospital Los Banos (MHLB) opened its doors on Sept. 5, 1967. Today, MHLB is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and operates as a non-profit, general care medical center with 26 active physicians on staff.
A mission answers the question "Why do we exist?" Our mission statement: Memorial Hospital Los Banos provides high quality compassionate care and exercises prudent fiscal responsibility.

Manages and provides overall operational and clinical nursing leadership to an inpatient department of both ICU and ER setting. Plans and organizes inpatient nursing operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices, ensuring compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies and procedures, the Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach in identifying best practices and standardizing workflows/processes and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets via effective utilization of personnel, resources and supplies. Develops and maintains a solid partnership with internal and external peers, leaders, and/or local/state/federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or issues resolution. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention in resolving challenging or complex situations.

Job Description:

*** The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience in Critical Care ***

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support:
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• TNCC-Trauma Nursing Corp Course within 180 days
• (OR) ENPC-Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
• NIHSS-National Institutes of Health Stroke Scales within 90 days

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Solid understanding of operations and workflows and how the department's process/workflow impacts other department operations.
• Demonstrates understanding of business and operational requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, and coaching/mentoring with the ability to motivate and engage others.
• Demonstrates solid clinical proficiency and knowledge to effectively plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge and thorough understanding of state/federal/local and/or accreditation standards and requirements as it relates to operations and organization, with the ability to interpret and implement applicable standards and requirements.
• Demonstrates understanding of the healthcare financial environment.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and manage a budget.
• Understands age-specific needs in providing care to the patient population served.
• Demonstrates tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, and is able to develop plans to accomplish objectives, identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and how it impacts operations.
• Ability to build and establish effective working partnerships with employees, peers and/or leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues.
• Verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
• Demonstrates a customer service focus in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrates ability to work/interact with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
• Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role's duties and responsibilities. (Document specific software or applications if necessary - e.g., Proficiency with Word for an Admin Asst position).

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
As Needed

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $83.00 to $132.80 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.