Manager Patient Care Services - Post Critical Care

Patient Care Manager Post Critical Care Unit

Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson’s only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.

Why Join Tucson Medical Center?

We don’t only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:

·         Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team 

·         Competitive Pay

·         Career Growth Opportunities

·         Tuition Reimbursement

·         Health and Wellness Coaching

·         Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month

Unit Information:

Post Critical Care is a 27-bed fast-paced high acuity unit with a 3:1 RN ratio. PCCU team members are ACLS certified and care for a diverse population of acutely ill patients. Some examples of the patient population are:

• Hemodynamically unstable patients requiring active titration of vasoactive infusions
• Complex diabetic patients, to include DKA, requiring continuous insulin infusions
• Patients with tracheostomy requiring long term ventilation
• Respiratory distress patients requiring heated high flow and continuous Bipap
• Patients that are COVID-19 positive
• Post-operative cardiothoracic, general and vascular surgery patients

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. (Some positions may substitute a Bachelor’s Degree in a related healthcare field plus relevant experience/training related to the specific skill area, such as Vascular-Urology Lab.)

EXPERIENCE:  Five (5) years of relevant nursing or applicable healthcare experience with mastery of the role and competencies for assigned area required; evidence of leadership, teaching and interpersonal skills, and documentation of professional development.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN license permitting work in the state of Arizona and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certification may be required per department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

·         Knowledge of critical care techniques, tools and responses required to ensure optimal patient care.

·         Knowledge of processes and procedures to follow during a rapid response, code, or stroke call.

·         Knowledge of surgery specialties and how to prepare, assess and provide post-operation patient care to ensure best practices are followed.

·         Knowledge of infectious diseases, OSHA and CMS requirements, microbiology and surveillance practices for infection control.

·         Skill in evaluating performance and recommending improvements.

·         Skill in managing and training staff.

·         Knowledge of position control strategies and forecasting staffing needs.

·         Skill in strategic planning and developing staffing plans to meet not only current needs but also future needs.

·         Skill in analyzing financial, staffing and production reports for evaluation of staffing criteria.

·         Skill in communicating with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients.

·         Skill in developing training materials and educating staff in the proper responses for critical care issues.

·         Skill in the use and maintenance of computer systems and programs, especially NRCPR, PC File and Folder, Word, EXCEL, e-mail and attachment capabilities, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

·         Skill in communicating with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients.

·         Ability to create analyze reports to evaluate staffing needs based on a wide variety of statistical data.

·         Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

·         Ability to create analyze reports to evaluate staffing needs based on a wide variety of statistical data.

·         Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally in order to lead, teach and report on issues and effectively deal with difficult situations.

·         Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.

·         Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.

·         Ability to speak and communicate effectively. 

·         Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

·         Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

·         Ability to act as clinical nurse lead and/or provide direct patient care as necessary related to staffing challenges