Manager - Inpatient Length of Stay

Manages activities, workflow and nursing resources for one or more assigned nursing units. Responsibilities: Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within the unit(s). Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s).

Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in the unit(s). Develops and maintains quality monitoring systems for the assigned unit(s). Monitors and adheres to budget.

Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines. Ensures a high level of associate, patient and physician satisfaction. Conducts hiring, training, directing, counseling, development and evaluating of staff.

Leadership Competencies Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Licensure / Certification / Registration: Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree required.

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Michigan. A minimum of five years job related experience in acute care hospital setting; case management, utilization review, or care coordination experience preferred but not required. Knowledge & Skills Requires strong understanding of hospital operations, discharge planning, and clinical workflows.

Demonstrates solid management skills needed to provide effective direction, drive process improvement and manage the effective utilization of resources; also requires the ability to promote teamwork. Requires the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to build and maintain effective working relationships and interact in a highly effective manner with all levels of staff. Also requires the ability to disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.

Demonstrates excellent planning and organization skills necessary for project planning and to coordinate the activities of diverse groups of individuals Proficiency in data analysis tools and electronic health records (EHR's). Certification in case management (CCM), Lean Six Sigma or related field preferred. Experience with Oracle/Cerner or other major EHR's preferred.

Familiarity with CMS guidelines and payer requirements affecting LOS preferred. Working Conditions Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, and possible exposure to biohazards. Requires schedule flexibility due to the department's 24 hours per day, 7 days per week operation.

At risk for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.