Nurse Manager II

Nurse Manager II

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Manager reports to the Executive Director and Chief Nursing Officer. The Nurse Manager ensures the provision of his/her departments in collaboration with other health professionals in an environment that is respectful of others, accountable for outcomes and adaptive to change. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the planning and comprehensive operations of department/unit on a 24-hour basis.

Education

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree. Master of Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred. A minimum of 3 years of nursing work experience, two years of supervisory experience required. Certification in specialty area preferred or completion within one year of eligibility strongly encouraged. Licensure and Certifications: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

• Additional Job Description

• Physical and Mental

Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking. Ability to climb stairs (infrequent). Ability to work indoors and outside in temperature extremes. Ability to work from elevated areas and in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to bend at the waist, twist at the waist, kneel, and squat. Ability to perform pinching, gross and fine motor movements, and reach overhead. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted and lift/lower objects up to 50 lbs from floor to 36 inches unassisted. Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 25 lbs. Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force. Examples include transferring patients and moving equipment. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision with correction, see and recognize objects, match or discriminate colors, depth perception, and good peripheral vision. Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions and olfactory sensory function as applicable. Qualifying physical requirements may apply for respirator use.

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