Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ED - Emergency Department
The Tampa General Hospital
Brooksville, FL

Emergency Department Manager

The Nurse Manager position requires a strong leader to lead the frontline clinical nursing staff and deliver excellent patient care in addition to having administrative knowledge and the emotional intelligence to promote and maintain a healthy, non-toxic work climate. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for creating an environment of patient-focused care, defining standards for quality patient care, managing and developing work-based teams for assigned shifts, training new staff and providing leadership to our nursing team. The Nurse manager of the ED/FSED will report to the Emergency Department Director and assist in administrative and clinical supervision, functioning with minimal supervision. The "practice of professional nursing" means the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences which shall include, but not be limited to: 1. The observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care 2. Health teaching and counseling of the ill, injured, or infirm; and the promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness of others. 3. The administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments. 4. The supervision and teaching of other personnel in the theory and performance of any of the above acts. 5. A nurse has a duty to provide competent care to patients. This includes clarifying work assignments with management, as well as determining and assessing her own skills, knowledge and abilities. Providing competent nursing care also includes using informed judgment and decision making. The professional nurse interacts and collaborates with staff, physicians, and patients regarding our programs for the reduction of Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs). Uses the Situation, Background, Assessment & Recommendation, (SBAR) format for handoff communication within the specific department and with other departments at all times, and involves the patient and family in the bedside shift report. Critically thinks and escalates concerns as needed to meet the needs of the patient safely and timely, and works within the RN scope of practice. Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatments and examinations of patients. May be needed to work in staffing during high volumes or when high acuity patients are in the department. Education: * Associates or Bachelors degree in nursing Experience: * Required: 2 years charge nurse in specific discipline * Preferred: Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator experience in specific discipline * Preferred Experience: Some previous experience performing charge review and supervisory/management experience. * Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skill in performing physical assessments and critical thinking tasks. Effective oral and written communication skills in the English language. Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment Licenses/Certificates * Current Florida RN license * BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications from American Red Cross or American Heart Association * NIHSS certification * Preferred Certification: TNCC, CEN