REGISTERED NURSE MANAGER 42144

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This is the fourth class in the Registered Nurse series for positions in state hospitals and institutions. Positions in this class manage a major nursing service area or a facility-wide infection control program. Complex administrative and clinical oversight and planning responsibilities for 24-hour nursing services are characteristic. This class is distinguished from the Registered Nurse Supervisor by its complex management responsibilities for a major nursing service area or facility-wide infection control program. It is distinguished from the Registered Nurse Director by the latter's greater scope of responsibility in directing a division of nursing program in a major facility, or responsibility to direct all nursing services in a smaller institution.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in managing a service area or program. Positions that manage a service area typically are responsible for oversight of direct nursing services and coordination of care provided by other health care professionals. Develops staffing plans and monitors daily staffing levels. Carries out or oversees staff selection, performance management, counseling, and discipline. Makes rounds on all shifts to observe staff, patients and the physical environment. Audits patient records to ensure that nursing and health care plans are developed and documented properly. Works with hospital or institution nursing managers and quality assurance staff to gather and evaluate data for quality assurance studies and mock accreditation or certification surveys, and to develop policy, procedure, environmental and staffing changes needed to improve services. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as a consultant and resource person, and to evaluate the participation of nursing staff. Coordinates orientation and training for nursing staff and may develop and teach classes. Assists nursing director or other administrator with budget preparation. Monitors expenditures for health-care supplies and equipment. May act for nursing director or other administrator. Positions that serve as facility or institution infection control manager are responsible for coordinating a system to reduce the risks of infections. Positions monitor and investigate infections through review of positive microbiology and parasitology data and daily nursing reports; initiate corrective actions and precautionary measures; coordinate immunization and screening programs for patients and staff; coordinate HIV screening programs; provide in-service education to all facility/institution staff; monitor the patient environment and food sanitation practices provide data to the Department of Health; develop policies and procedures; and make presentations and recommendations to the facility/institution infection control committee.

Supervision Given: Area nursing managers provide clinical and administrative direction to registered nurses and other health care staff in the area. Infection control managers provide clinical direction to nursing and health care staff throughout the facility or institution.

Supervision Received: Receives directions from a nursing director or other administrator.

Scope: Positions monitor and manage all aspects of nursing care within the area or program.

Impact of Actions: Positions have a serious impact upon the health, comfort, and safety of patient at the facility or institution.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contacts with nursing, medical, and other health care staff to coordinate services and develop plans. Some external contact with outside agencies to obtain health care information, participate in accrediting or licensing surveys or report infections and diseases.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing. Working knowledge of staff management principles and practices.

Skills: None required.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to supervise nursing staff; evaluate nursing programs; and develop/implement policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

License or Certification: Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Education or Training: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (diploma program) plus substantial continuing clinical education.

Level and Type of Experience: Considerable professional nursing experience which included supervisory responsibility.

This class replaces the 1982 Registered Nurse Coordinator class.