Job Description
Job Description
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Manager, Program Manager for a nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Program Manager
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Manager of Nursing Practice at North Mississippi Medical Center, in the Nursing Leadership department, is responsible for assisting with coordinating the Nurse Extern, Nurse Intern and Graduate Nurse Residency Programs, and serving as a liasion with the Schools of Nursing in assisting with nursing recruitment pipeline, the apprenticeship program and scholarship recipient selection. This position is responsible for serving as the NDNQI site coordinator and ensures accurate data collection, entry and dissemination, supporting System Education with Nursing Orientation and Annual Competencies, supporting Nurse Managers with performance improvement, nursing policy and practice, compliance with regulatory accreditation functions, and for ensuring patient and family-centered care is taught, consistently demonstrated, and practiced in all training sessions and environments, thereby supporting the continuous improvement of patient and family experience. In addition, this position is responsible for supporting Shared Governance, Clinical Ladder, and Nursing Excellence Programs within nursing to enhance nursing staff satisfaction and engagement. As Program manager, this role is responsible for optimizing operations and ensuring effective program management.
JOB FUNCTIONS Staff Development and Management:
- Works closely with nursing leadership and ancillary departments to maintain a positive patient and family-centered care environment within NMHS and its affiliates.
- Assists the Director of Nursing Practice, System Education and other members of the Nursing Leadership team with developing and implementing staff training and development programs to meet continuing education and contractual requirements and to further knowledge of medical care and working in a team environment.
- Assists Nurse Managers with activities in compliance with the medical plan of care, regulatory, and accrediting agency standards.
- Assists nurse managers and educators in coordination and scheduling of educational classes and other training needs related to staff development.
Performance Improvement:
- Supports Director of Nursing Practice and Nurse Managers in assessing results of Performance Improvement indicators, developing and implementing programs based on this data to improve quality of care. Performs chart audits and supports the Nurse Managers in assisting with education.
Resource Asset:
- Assists with preparing short and long-term planning and programs to address and identify needs. Serves as a resource on multiple decision making committees.
Communication:
- Creates and maintains good rapport within Nursing Services, ancillary departments, affiliates and other health services.
Records:
- Maintains and reviews educational records of Nurse Externs, Nurse Interns, and Graduate Nurses; to include orientation competency, initial competencies, annual review, and certifications.
Research:
- Supports nusing research projects and disseminates research findings to provide a basis for proposed change.
Customer Relations/Satisfaction:
- Projects a caring, friendly and helpful image to patients and customers. Supports Nurse Managers by performing leader rounding to improve on patient satisfaction and follow up with customer concerns as part of the Nurse Extern, Nurse Intern and Graduate Nurse Residency Programs .
- Supports Nurse Managers in assuring Assures that patient experience goals, clinical goals, and quality standards are met as part of the Nurse Extern, Nurse Intern and Graduate Nurse Residency Programs.
- Supports Nurse Managers in establishing a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and caregivers as part of the Nurse Extern, Nurse Intern and Graduate Nurse Residency Programs.
Self-Development:
- Utilizes resources to stay informed of changing trends in nursing practice as well as evidence-based nursing practices. Participates in the servant leadership curriculum. Attends conferences, classes, webinars, and computer-based learning to keep current and learn new healthcare strategies.
Regulatory Knowledge:
- Complies with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements. Promotes constant survey-readiness through interdisciplinary rounding and participation in accreditation surveys.
Productivity/Budget:
- Supports in maintaining supplies inventory by studying usage reports, identifying trends, anticipating needed supplies, and working with the Director of Nursing Practice to ensure approval of requisitions and cost allocations.
- Supports the Director of Nursing Practice in developing and administering a budget, leading cost efficient and effective operations, and creating plan of correction for any operating expenses that deviate from budgetary allowance.
- Supports the Director of Nursing Practice in achieving financial objectives by assisting with preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
Staffing:
- Supports Nurse Managers in assuring quality of care by educating on hospital and nursing department’s mission and vision and standards of care; state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; health outcomes as part of the Nurse Extern, Nurse Intern and Graduate Nurse Residency Programs.
- Supports the Director of Nursing Practice in the education of the Nurse Extern, Nurse Intern, and Graduate Nurse and assures they understand the requirement of practicing within their individual scopes of practice.
QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree
Nursing
Required
And
Master's Degree
Nursing
Preferred
Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
Upon Hire
Required
Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred 4-6 years
Must have prior knowledge and experience in area of supervision
Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Knowledge of general nursing principles and NMHS practices and policies
Required
N/A
Ability to work with computers; extensive verbal, written, and oral communication skills, including strong organizational detail and interpersonal skills
Required
N/A
Ability to develop policy and procedures, skills checklist, and development of competencies
Required
N/A
Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Required
N/A
Knowledge of current literature in the field of nursing and hospital administration, along with training and supervisory techniques
Required
N/A
Attends meetings to discuss operational, quality, and safety needs of the unit
Required
N/A
Evaluates, assesses effectiveness of educational programs and competencies
Required
N/A
Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments
Required
N/A
Anticipates resources needed
Required
N/A
Assimilates data and reports appropriately
Required
N/A
Orients licensed employees (service line) to the unit and employee guidelines
Required
N/A
Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information, responding to requests, building rapport, and participating in team problem solving methods
Required
N/A
Contributes to team effort by communication results and identifying opportunities for improvement
Required
N/A
Serves as a liaison between staff and other ancillary departments in the facility
Required
N/A
Readily available as a clinical resource to clinical staff on a consistent basis, ancillary departments, affiliates, and other health services
Required
N/A
Participates in routine contact with physicians, ancillary personnel, other nursing personnel, patients, families, and visitors
Required
N/A
Displays passion and optimism, inspire respect and trust, and provide inspiration to peers and subordinates
Required
N/A
Approaches others in a tactful manner and treats others with respect and consideration
Required
N/A
Follows through on commitments, accepts responsibility for personal actions, and adapts well to change
Required
N/A
Promotes and supports a collaborative team approach in providing family and patient-centered care for all customers
Required
N/A
Demonstrates ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, and others in a professional manner
Required
N/A
SCOPE Freedom To Act: Problem Solving: Impact: Financial Responsibility: - Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:
- Approval Responsibility:
- P & L Responsibility:
- Assets Controlled:
- Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):
- Total Financial Responsibility:
Budget Responsibility - Primary Budget Responsibility:
- Shared Budget Responsibility:
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000C4Q. Posted job title: Nursing Practice Program Manager-Nurse Leadership-Days
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
Job Tags
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