nursing
manager
BASIC
PURPOSE:
Positions
in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision and
management of a staff, program, unit, facility, or statewide geographical area
that provides direct or indirect health services. This includes responsibility for broad management issues in
planning, organizing and integrating various functions for which responsibility
is assigned and directing assigned staff in meeting the goals and objectives of
the program.
TYPICAL
FUNCTIONS:
The
functions performed within this job family will vary by level, but may include
the following:
·
Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned
program, unit, facility, hospital or geographical area; insures that goals,
objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality
care is provided to patients and clients.
·
Selects, mentors, motivates and directs development and
evaluation of the staff; establishes and tracks quality improvement indicators
and other information concerning services and care to insure that resources are
available to provide quality services and on-time performance consistent with
standards; may devise health related educational programs for professional and
non-professional staff.
·
Participates, consults and collaborates in the development
of long-range plans for health care programs; may interpret and communicate
agency and departmental policies and procedures; establishes areas of
responsibility and assignment; develops or implements policies and procedures
to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
·
Receives, analyzes and evaluates reports and other
information and coordinates quality improvement activities concerning the care
of patients, equipment, environmental health and safety conditions, and other
related services in improving the quality and utilization of health care.
·
Develops budget estimates or other information concerning
financial requirements; approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other
actions to insure compliance with budget guidelines and effective delivery of
services.
LEVEL
DESCRIPTORS:
The
Nursing Manager job family consists of four levels that are distinguished by
the complexity and diversity of the health care services for which
responsibility is assigned, the scope of responsibility for supervising staff,
whether directly or indirectly, and the need for integration of services within
or between units, areas, or agencies.
Level I Code: Y13A Salary Band: M
Positions
at this level are assigned responsibilities for performing professional nursing
and supervisory functions in a state facility, hospital, clinic, school, or
public health program. This may include
functions such as a twenty-four hour or shift supervisor of a treatment service
or specialized program in a facility, supervision of nursing services in an
assigned geographical area, a hospital or facility, a supervisor of a program
specialty area, or comparable responsibilities. Employees at this level are responsible for day-to-day clinical
operations, staffing of the work area, and evaluation of performance of
assigned staff to ensure quality of care, and may cover for the Nurse Manager
II in their absence.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of
knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of expense
control, and purchasing procedures; of the philosophy and objectives of the
nursing department; and of the principles and practices of effective
supervision. Ability is required to
direct, motivate and evaluate staff; to plan and implement programs; to develop
controls to monitor effectiveness of programs; to communicate effectively both
orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others.
Education
and
Experience requirements at this level consist of
possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as
approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and three years of professional
nursing experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity,
or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing
experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, or a
master’s degree and one year of professional nursing experience in a
supervisory capacity.
Level II Code: Y13B Salary Band: N
Positions
at this level are assigned responsibilities for the supervision of all nursing
and health services provided in a variety of health care settings or providing
consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program
involving statewide application.
Employees at this level have 24-hour accountability for the operation of
the nursing unit(s). This includes
positions in a facility or geographical area that function in an administrative
or consultant role with responsibilities in a specialized program area or
specialized field. Employees at this
level have administrative freedom to plan, develop, and organize all phases of
work necessary for its completion within broad program guidelines.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of
those identified in Level I plus demonstrated ability to plan and implement an
effective health care program.
Education
and Experience requirements at this level are the
same as those identified in Level I and one additional year of professional
nursing experience in a supervisory capacity.
Positions
at this level are assigned responsibilities involving direction of the entire
nursing or health care program in a facility or geographical area. Employees in these positions are free from
active control in planning and carrying out work responsibilities.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level are the same as
those identified for Level II plus knowledge of federal and state laws and
regulations pertaining to the services provided or the programs offered. Ability is required to interpret, analyze,
and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems, and to direct
and coordinate the activities of multiple work units and divisions engaged in a
broad range of functions. Ability is
required to develop an effective training and orientation program for Nurse
Manager I.
Education
and Experience requirements at this level are the
same as those identified at Level II and one additional year of professional
nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing
consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program.
Positions
at this level are assigned responsibilities for the administration of statewide
nursing and health care program(s) of a division. Employees in these positions are free from active control in
planning and carrying out responsibilities.
Planning and direction is based upon interpretation and implementation
of federal and state statutes and regulations.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities required at this level include those
identified in Level III plus ability to develop, interpret, and implement
federal and state laws and regulations in coordination with legislative
representatives and state leaders.
Education
and Experience requirements at this level consist of
those identified in Level III plus two additional years of professional nursing
experience in an administrative capacity.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Upon
appointment, incumbents designated by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health
and Substance Abuse Services shall complete certification in one of the
following required Departmental sponsored training in case management: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager –
Adult; Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Child, Adolescent and Family;
or Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager – Dual Certification. The Oklahoma State Department of Health
requires a Masters Degree for Level IV.