CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER: MEDICAL SURGICAL

Shift: Full-time, Monday-Friday days. Additional coverage as needed.

Department: Medical Surgical (Medical Specialty)
Salary Range: $99,174 - $161,720 annually

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic nursing leader passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, championing accountability and collaboration while effectively managing budgets and staffing. With a commitment to evidence-based practices, you'll empower your team to excel and enhance patient and employee satisfaction. If you're driven to make a meaningful impact and foster a culture of continuous improvement, we invite you to join our mission to save and improve lives at MU Health Care!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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At MU Health Care we value both personal and professional development which is why we have implemented a Nursing Clinical Ladder Program, a yearly incentive program that rewards bedside nurses for their dedication. We also provide Tuition assistance and nursing core courses to help nurses expand their careers into different units and roles as well as a Nursing Certification Award Program to help cover the costs of certification courses and testing.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop and manage department budgets with physician partners, finance, and leadership. Monitor and control expenditures to stay within budget, using resources efficiently.

Ensure appropriate 24-hour staffing based on patient acuity and staff skills, addressing the diverse needs of the patient population.

Use research and evidence-based practices to guide process improvements and support a Shared Governance model for enhanced care delivery and outcomes.

Foster a culture where staff are accountable for implementing policies and delivering excellent patient-centered care.

Interview, hire, and onboard new staff; evaluate performance, recommend promotions, and handle disciplinary actions. Regularly assess staff competency and provide coaching for development.

Maintain care standards according to regulatory and professional guidelines, ensuring staff compliance with accrediting bodies and legal requirements.

Enhance satisfaction for both internal and external customers by addressing and resolving patient and family concerns effectively.

Evaluate clinical practice quality and effectiveness using internal and external data to identify improvement opportunities, collaborating with key stakeholders.

Develop systems to achieve and monitor expected metrics and outcomes, including patient and employee satisfaction, financial performance, and quality measures.

Maintain clinical nursing competencies for their assigned area of responsibility.

Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care.

Monitor and oversee time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Five (5) years of nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in a business, healthcare, or a related field.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.