Overview

St. Luke's Health System in Twin Falls is seeking a Manager Nursing/Pt Care to join our IP Surgical team.

Unit Summary

36 single bed unit, with primary focus on recovery of the post op patients. We have a mixture of surgery patients, both elective and emergent, that include specialties of ortho, spine, general/trauma, urology, women's surgery, ENT, and vascular. We also provide care for medical and cardio overflow when needed. We are a fast-paced, skilled, energetic team that promote a culture of safety and thrive on teamwork.

Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager of Nursing and Patient Care to oversee our nursing team and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. The Manager of Nursing and Patient Care will be responsible for managing the nursing staff, developing patient care policies and procedures, and overseeing the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

If you are a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for patient care and leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for achieving evidence-based protocols, harm index, HCAPS, readmissions, throughput targets, length of stay, avoidable days, vacancy, turnover, retention, direct report rounding, productivity, overtime, expense targets, work place safety and staff engagement performance metrics.

• Provides increased leadership visibility through actively engaging in real-time patient rounding, to support coaching and mentoring of the patient care team.

• Determines the appropriate staff mix to ensure adequate resources are available to meet patient care needs, to include: hiring, backfill and training of staff.

• Develops staff and creates a culture of transparency, openness and support.

• Initiate and foster continuous improvement within the department(s). Identify and resolve patient/customer satisfaction issues and complaints.

• Identifies opportunities for improved financial performance, implements strategies to reduce costs and improve the quality of care/service and maintain a safe work environment.

• Ensure compliance with regulations governing hospitals/area/service and practice/area/ service. Ensure that policy, procedures and standards are developed, implemented and maintained.

• Communicates program priorities, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent patient experience and optimal outcomes.

• Participates in establishing and maintaining communication between ancillary departments, physicians, nursing personnel and other health care professions.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors' of Nursing Degree
• Experience: 7 years' relevant experience
• Previous leadership experience strongly preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN License from the State of Practice

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About Twin Falls

Located in Southern Idaho, just under two hours from Boise, Twin Falls offers four distinct seasons and is best known for Shoshone Falls - "Niagara of the West" - and bountiful outdoor adventures. Adventure seekers here can enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock-climbing and BASE jumping from Perrine Bridge. Twin Falls has a thriving agriculture-based economy, which powers its reputation as a preferred location for food science, production and processing companies. Local schools receive strong support from the community in both academics and sports, while also enriching the community's arts and culture scene. With a low crime rate, good schools and endless opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast, you'll find Twin Falls is unhurried, unspoiled and unassuming.

Learn more about what the Magic Valley has to offer you:

City of Twin Falls | Perrine Bridge | Shoshone Falls | Snake River Canyon Rim Trails | Dierkes Lake | Idaho Heritage Museum | Herrett Center for Arts and Sciences | Orpheum Theatre | Faulkner Planetarium | Twin Falls Parks and Rec | Twin Falls Golf Club | Farmer's Market | Pomerelle Ski Resort | Balanced Rock | City of Rocks | Thousand Springs | Magic Valley Symphony | Sawtooth National Forest

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.