Manager, Flexible Acuity Unit - Beacon Health System

Location: Beacon Health System
Department: Flexible Acuity Unit (FAU)
Position Type: Full-Time

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Nurse Manager to lead our Flexible Acuity Team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to cultivate a positive work atmosphere that empowers team members.

About the Flexible Acuity Unit (FAU): Our newly renovated, 20-bed ICU stepdown unit serves patients with various conditions, including endocrine, pulmonary, infectious diseases, trauma, and post-procedural needs. This cutting-edge unit is the first nursing department at Beacon to utilize virtual whiteboard technology, featuring Vizabli smart boards in all patient rooms to enhance communication and care coordination.

• Facilitate a safe and caring environment for patients and staff.
• Develop processes to assess the delivery of nursing care to patients and families.
• Validate that care provided to patients is consistent and individualized.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of unit-based clinical programs.
• Establish and support quality improvement initiatives.

• Manage human, fiscal, and other resources to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensure effective utilization of available resources.
• Develop and maintain standards of care and practices.
• Oversee hiring, coaching, counseling, and evaluating staff.
• Prepare and monitor annual operating and capital budgets.

• Promote growth and development of staff.
• Assure staff proficiency in the utilization of all clinical systems.
• Develop programs for continued professional development in nursing.
• Collaborate with HR for recruitment and hiring of appropriate candidates.

• Maintain all unit-required credentialing as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Medical Staff and Hospital Administration for effective utilization management.
• Act as a liaison with non-hospital entities.
• Complete other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• License: Current Indiana RN license required.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of job-related experience, including one year in a leadership role.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of clinical skills pertinent to the unit of practice.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands effectively.

• Frequent interruptions and multiple demands due to the large scope of responsibility.
• At risk for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

• Requires physical ability and stamina to perform essential functions of the position.

• Mission: Deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• Values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Compassion.
• Service Goals: Personally connect, keep everyone informed, be on their team.

Join Us: If you are a passionate leader ready to make a difference in patient care and support the growth of our nursing team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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