Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

The Patient Care Manager (PCM) is a Registered Nurse who is responsible and accountable for the coordination of all clinical activities and daily operations on the unit for a 24 hour period. He/she works in conjunction with the staff to coordinate the care of all patients on the unit. The PCM coordinates daily allocation of resources and promotes the development of work teams. He/she works under the guidance of the DON.

Come join the dynamic team at Nazareth Hospital as an RN/Patient Care Manager!

Nazareth Hospital is a Pathway-designated organization

• Participates in the formulation, revision and advancement of department strategic short and long-range plans in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.

• Directs the development and implementation of unit-based operational plan to ensure the optimal functioning of assigned nursing unit(s) and the facilitation of Hospital operations.

• Manages daily operations within assigned unit(s), including staffing, clinical practice, resource utilization, quality management, and personnel management.

• Responsible and accountable for coordinating the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of all actives directed towards meeting the nursing care needs of the patients served.

• Ensures effective care coordination, including patient flow and that hand-off communication is aligned with SBAR model.

• Systematically examines and participates in the revision of clinical nursing practices and nursing standards of care in accordance with overall nursing standards of care, changes in patient populations, as well as external standards.

• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient-centered, outcome driven approach to care. Identifies and recommends approaches to improve efficiency and effectiveness of patient care and placement from admission through discharge

• Maintains assignment records as per record retention policy.

• In collaboration with staff, establishes a clearly defined process to ensure patient care assignments are based upon staff competency and patient care needs

• Maintains clinical skills through participation in direct patient care activities.

• Participates in the evaluation of clinical competency review of staff and provides recommendations for retention and promotion.

Enjoy Employee Benefits that start Day 1 of employment, Free Parking, and Tuition Reimbursement!

Master’s degree is required and may be in Nursing, a related health care field or Business Administration. One degree, either Bachelor's or Master's, must be in Nursing. If currently pursuing and making steady progress toward completion of a master’s degree, completion must be within 24 months of hire.

Three (3) years in acute clinical nursing preferred. Previous leadership roles and experiences preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran