Summary
Nursing Services Manager is responsible for develop, review, update, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to the unit; manage day to day operations of the nursing unit and provide quality cost effective care for the patient population; provide supervision and strategic direction to all the members of the nursing department within their professional field.
Minimum entry
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Future outlook
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Description
Nursing Services Manager is responsible for develop, review, update, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to the unit; manage day to day operations of the nursing unit and provide quality cost effective care for the patient population; provide supervision and strategic direction to all the members of the nursing department within their professional field.
Employment prospects
The job has potential for growth
Tasks
- Develop, review, update, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures related to the unit. Manage day-to-day operations of the nursing unit and provide quality cost-effective care for the patient population. Provide supervision and strategic direction to all the members of the nursing department. Manage the departmental budget and develop cost containment strategies within the unit. In charge of performance management within the unit. Take the lead in managing quality improvement and patient safety programs within the facility. Facilitate learning opportunities to ensure the personal and professional growth of departmental staff. Participate in multi-disciplinary committees. Participate in the recruitment of the nursing staff. Take an active role in bedside nursing. Advise management on the best nursing practices. Play the link between the nursing unit and other departmental heads.
Skills
Core skills
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Technical skills
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Transferable skills
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Certifications
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Education
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Relevant courses
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Institutions
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Minimum requirements
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Work context
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Where they work
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Work setting
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Schedule
Work in hospitals or typical health care settings Work in an office in the facility, or may work in patient rooms.
Employment type
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How to become one
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Career progression
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Related occupations
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