Nurse Manager- Acute Care Services chez FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare

The Nurse Manager will be responsible for managing the Medical Unit and Acute Care Services at FirstHealth Montgomery Memorial Hospital located in Troy, NC.  Assures that the department is scheduled and staffed utilizing appropriate resources. Coordinates requirements for patient care using available resources. Participates in special projects as delegated. Facilitates patient/family education.  Make routine rounds on patients to assure care is reflective of patient's needs. Assures orientation of staff according to guidelines established in department orientation plan.
Coordinates with Human Resources/Recruitment events pertaining to new staff and recruitment/retention. Assures staff development on an ongoing basis.  Conducts departmental and/or designated meetings.   Participates in employee selection/termination. Assures completion of staff performance evaluations and counseling. Monitors the work environment and initiates efforts to ensure general employee satisfaction. Assures Performance Improvement with outcomes documented and actions taken.  Assures Standards of Care/Practice. Oversees budget for appropriate services. Completes Payroll. Assures that Regulatory Requirements are met. Coordinates Acute Care Services activities.

Minimum of three (3) years in nursing experience in acute care setting. Must have at least one (1) year previous leadership experience. BSN required. Department- specific certification requirements must be achieved with the first year of employment. Certification or leadership in specialty area preferred