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MGR - 4S ADULT ACUTE CARE

9/4/26Sparrow Hospital

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Job ID: 55614

Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: The

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Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Department Manager is responsible for unit operations. Accountable for associate engagement, physician alignment, and patient satisfaction. Ensures that safe, quality care is delivered according to current evidence based standards of practice. Promotes and supports shared decision making. Manages unit resources including scheduling of staff and provision of necessary equipment and supplies. Responsible for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, and other identified outcome measures on the unit.

Essential Duties:

• Empowered to serve as a leader within level of authority.
• Promotes/supports shared decision making by empowering associates through delegation of clear responsibility, authority, and holding them accountable.
• Responsible for recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
• Ensures compliance with Hospital State, Federal and accreditation regulations in reference to patient care and the physical environment.
• Assists in communicating shared vision, mission, and values with department which motivates others to achieve strategic goals
• Assumes responsibility for staffing and scheduling associates and appropriate utilization of personnel.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and maintains accountability for budget in defined area of responsibility.·
• Responsible for outcomes i.e. nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction, and associate satisfaction.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates action plans for continuous performance improvement.
• Provides a safe environment through the utilization of best practices for patient, family, and all other caregivers.
• Creates a learning environment that is open and respectful, and promotes and supports evidence based practice.
• Ensures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of associates.
• Monitors Associate performance; providing coaching, recognition, counseling and avenues for improvement as needed.
• Develops and maintains a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.
• Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment that minimizes work related illness and injury.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Current State of Michigan license as a Registered Nurse· Basic Life Support (BLS) Professional certification appropriate to practice preferred Work Experience Minimum of one year nursing leadership experience Minimum of two years clinical experience appropriate to specialty Current clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to manage a nursing unit. Education Bachelors degree in nursing. Masters degree in nursing preferred Specialized Knowledge and Skills Interpersonal skills for effective communication. Computer literate Accountable for professional development and maintenance of competencies Excellent attendance

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership

Requirements:

Shift

• Days

Days Degree Type / Education Level

• Bachelor's

Bachelor's Status

• Full-time

Full-time Facility

• Sparrow Hospital

Sparrow Hospital Experience Level

• Under 4 Years

Under 4 Years

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