November 16, 2024

Saint Alphonsus Health System

Boise

FULL TIME

Nurse Manager Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU and SDU

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we’re searching for a Neuro Surgical Trauma Nurse Manager to lead our high-performing team in delivering advanced, life-saving care. This is your chance to shape the future of our Neuro Surgical Trauma Unit, working with an experienced interdisciplinary team in a Level II Trauma Center renowned for innovation and excellence. Bring your management expertise, clinical acumen, and commitment to compassionate care to inspire and drive excellence in one of our most critical care areas.

This position will be located at our Regional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd.

Why this role is for you:

As the Nurse Manager, you’ll have the unique opportunity to oversee the only Neuro Surgical Trauma Unit of its kind in Idaho, leading a collaborative team at the forefront of innovation. In this leadership role, you’ll drive clinical excellence, mentor and develop a highly skilled team, and shape a culture that prioritizes compassionate, patient-centered care. You’ll be integral in ensuring exceptional care to some of the highest acuity patients in the Treasure Valley while fostering a supportive and empowering environment for your colleagues. If critical care is your passion and you thrive on the challenges and rewards of leadership, this position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while filling your professional and personal cup.

A day in the life of a Nurse Manager:

Leadership Role: Part of the nursing leadership team in a Level II Trauma Center and a Level I Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Unique Opportunity: Oversee the FIRST and ONLY Neuro Surgical Trauma Unit in Idaho, providing critical care for high-acuity neuro and surgical trauma patients.

Collaboration: Work with the only board-certified, fellowship-trained neuro critical care doctors in the state.

Unit Management: Oversee 18 critical care beds and 17 step-down beds, ensuring effective operations.

Strategic Oversight: Coordinate and supervise all aspects of the unit, including financial responsibility, departmental performance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Daily Operations: Responsible for 24/7 oversight, including the implementation of strategies, policies, and action plans to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Team Development: Mentor and manage nursing staff, setting performance expectations and facilitating professional growth.

Resource Allocation: Use financial, human resources, and quality improvement skills to monitor, report, and adjust unit resources to meet operational goals.

Collaboration and Planning: Assist in business planning, program growth, and development, in collaboration with senior management and medical staff.

Stakeholder Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all relevant customers, including patients, staff, and leadership.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and guidelines.

Strategic Contribution: Contribute to organizational strategic and tactical planning, aligning department goals with the broader mission of the health system.

Want an inside look of the unit? Neurocritical Care for Complex Cases

About you:

You currently hold an Idaho or multistate RN license

If you have a multistate license you would need to establish residency with the Idaho Board of Nursing within 6 months of hire

You have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

A Master’s Degree in Nursing would be a plus

You have five (5) years of nursing experience and ideally will have at least 2 years of supervisory experience

You have your Basic Life Support

You are willing to obtain your Advance Cardiovascular Life Support for Health Care Provider (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire and your Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 12 months of hire

Why Saint Alphonsus Health System?

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;

The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.