Job Description

Manager, Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation & Special Care Unit at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital summary:

The Manager Registered Nurse (RN) oversees the daily operations of the Rehabilitation and Special Care Unit, ensuring compliance with organizational objectives and regulatory standards. This role involves managing staff relations, recruitment, and patient care quality, while fostering professional growth and development. A Bachelor’s degree in nursing along with a valid RN license is required, as well as competencies in management and healthcare operations.

Manager Registered Nurse (RN) 
Rehabilitation and Special Care Unit
Full Time

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education

Certifications:
BLS

Licenses:

Applicants should have a current state RN license or a current multistate compact license and possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? 

Please contact  Melissa Taylor by  texting 606-731-0734 ,  calling 270-576-6023  or  schedule a time and date that works for you by  clicking the link below.

 

 

 

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees 
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage 
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness 
• Professional development and growth opportunities

 

 

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.

Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.

Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.

Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.

Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.

Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Business Mathematical Skills -- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.

Moderate Computer Skills -- Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate simple functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives. 

Complex Communication -- Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others. 

Varied Business Problems --Problems are varied and complex, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, general precedent, and practices. 

Department Specific -- Decisions impact the management and operations within a department. May contribute to business, and operational decisions that affect the department.

Functional Independent Judgement -- Provides and sets goals and priorities for functional area. May make recommendations for department policies, practices, and programs. Makes decisions for and/or resolves problems for others. 

Project Planning/Organization -- Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project over-sight, and resource allocation.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate-controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

In hospital environment, may be exposed to hazards and unusual elements, which may include but are not limited to bloodborne pathogens and / or contagious illnesses, toxic chemicals, and biohazardous materials which may require extensive safety precautions and the use of protective equipment.

Noise level in the work environment is typical for an office and/or hospital environment.

Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Healthcare Management, Patient Care, Rehabilitation Unit, Nursing Leadership, Healthcare Operations, Staff Management, BLS Certification, Nursing License, Professional Development

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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