Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Nurse Manager Endoscopy in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
On-site childcare with extended hours
Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
Adoption Assistance
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Wellness Program
Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
The Nurse Manager of Endoscopy is responsible for assisting with organizing, planning, leading, and directing clinical and management activities for the designated nursing unit. The Nurse Manager contributes to organizational operations. The Nurse Manager is accountable for daily supervision of patient/nursing care delivery. The Nurse Manager participates as a member of the health care team in maintaining continuity and quality of patient care. This position reports to the Director of Nursing.
Identify and participate in the establishment of Nursing and ancillary staff development programs to support the necessary skills needed to provide outstanding care to the patient population of CHI Memorial.
Participate in the establishment and annual assurance of competencies for all patient care staff and monitor on an ongoing basis.
Establish and maintain high levels of physician satisfaction for all services provided.
Participate in the development and implementation of plans for nurse recruitment and retention.
Work collaboratively with all departments to achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction.
Meet the compliance standards of various regulatory bodies which affect the provision of services, to include the Joint Commission, life safety, state, federal and other regulatory bodies.
Departmental management to ensure operations within budgetary requirements.
Identifies and explores opportunities for expanding and improving current services. Designs new ways to approach team and organizational goals.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years leadership experience OR minimum of 5 years leadership experience in the discipline OR Master’s Degree and no experience
Required Education- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Required Licensure and Certifications- Active RN license in Tennessee or Compact state BCLS required at time of hire ACLS required on telemetry units within six months Specialty Certification required within six months
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Two years in charge or leadership position within last five years in a hospital setting. Five years recent nursing experience. Clinical knowledge as a Registered Nurse in Endoscopy or similar clinical specialty preferred
PREFERRED Qualifications- Prior leadership experience, staffing or budget management.
Pay Range
$40.56 - $58.81 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.