Nurse Manager

Allentown, PA Open
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is looking for Nurse Manager in Allentown, PA. This local job opportunity with ID 3871825466 is live since 2026-10-06 08:38:04.

Job Description
  • JOB SUMMARY
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient/resident care activities in a clinical environment. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. The Nurse Manager has the 24-hour responsibility and is accountable for nursing practice in his/her patient care/resident unit. This position reports to the Director of Nursing of the site, The Nurse Manager will foster the mission and core values of the GSRN in their daily practice.
  • ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • MANAGEMENT SKILLS
  • Leads unit operations to achieve organizational and departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility
  • Leads nursing staff including hiring, transitioning and encouraging professional development of each member within their scope of practice
  • Supports and schedules the nursing staffing requirements based upon acuity, specialty, volumes including budgeted NHPPD.
  • Facilitates staff growth & development via
  • Promotes a Just Culture
  • Communicates through effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Implements plans & strategies to maximize delivery of safe patient care
  • Leads action to achieve departmental goals and objectives in area of responsibility
  • Develops leadership skills
  • Routinely communicates GSRN, site specific information to associates
  • FACILITATES PATIENT CARE
  • Acts a clinical resource to RNs, LPNs and NAs
  • Develops and implements nursing policies and procedures utilizing evidence based practice to standardize care
  • ESTABLISHES DEPARTMENTAL STRATEGIC GOALS
  • Gathers pertinent business, financial, service, and operations information
  • Identifies and evaluates operational trends and options;
  • Selects a course of action
  • Defines objectives
  • Evaluates outcomes.
  • CONTRIBUTES AND WORKS TOWARDS FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
  • Analyzes operational variances and adjusts accordingly
  • Exercises fiscal responsibility for expenditures; understands trends and variances
  • Controls expenses
  • DELIVERS QUALITY CARE
  • Ensures competency- based care is provided through ongoing management and evaluation of staff.
  • Recognizes and responds to actual or potential events to ensure patient/resident safety.
  • Recommends system improvements
  • Demonstrates evidence-based decision making when addressing practice changes
  • DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow and seeks new and innovative opportunities
  • Coordinates and/or provides learning experiences for professional development of staff
  • Reviews professional publications
  • Participates in professional societies / organizations
  • CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
  • Embraces change and promotes positive work environment
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to achieve organizational goals.
  • PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY
  • Oversees and follows compliance of confidentiality policies
  • PROMOTES HEALTHY WORKING ENVIRONMENT
  • Promotes Patient/Resident safety through a Just Culture in the workplace
  • Complies with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety
  • Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity, culture and inclusion are valued
  • Ensure that each staff member is properly certified and abides by the standards for care established by our organization and state and federal laws
  • COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Ensures that all regulations, and standards are followed at the federal, state and local levels
  • QUALIFICATIONS
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
  • OR must be obtained within two (2) years of hire. Requests for extension may be considered on a case-by-case basis with prior approval; continued employment may be contingent upon meeting this requirement.
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or other healthcare area preferred.
  • Work Experience
  • 4 - 6 years of nursing experience is required
  • 1-2 years of prior supervision preferred
  • Licenses / Certifications
  • Must have an active registered nurse (RN) license in PA.
  • Certified NE-BC or CNEL within 3 years of hire
  • Certified in area of specialty is preferred
  • BLS / CPR for a health care provider, as per the American Heart Association
  • For those working at the Specialty (LTACH) and Rehabilitation Hospital - Must obtain ACLS certification within six (6) months of employment. Certification must be maintained throughout employment
  • For those working in the Pediatric Hospital - Must obtain PALS certification within six (6) months of employment. Certification must be maintained throughout employment

Required Skills