Registered Nurse / Nurse Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of registered nurse / nurse manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely nursing care that complies with generally accepted standards of clinical practice.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Current CPHQ certification or eligibility for certification within 24 months of hire
• Evaluates programs and patient care activities and develops an organizational structure, assigning responsibilities and delegating authority that shall facilitate safe, effective, and efficient care for the patient
• Prepares weekly and monthly staffing schedules
• Experience with Electronic Healthcare Records
• Leadership and Clinical Practice Knowledge– Provides leadership for the effective and efficient operation of assigned unit
• Specific education and experience as delineated by the unit of employment (see competencies)
• Manage patients at high risk for healthcare complications and improve their quality of life
• Providing leadership in the application of the nursing process to client care, organizational processes and/or systems, improving outcomes at the program or service level

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the registered nurse / nurse manager position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assists with work load as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Represents the unit with hospital committees, councils, and meetings
• Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise, leadership, and creative approaches to management of complex care
• Consults with staff, physicians, and Program Director on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met
• Registered Nurse / RN in the state
• Modifies treatment plans as indicated by responses from the individuals and their conditions
• Monitors all aspects of the individuals’ care, including diet and physical activity
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in the individuals’ conditions
• Observes nurses and visits individuals to ensure that proper nursing care is provided

I would like to submit my application for the registered nurse / nurse manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for care based on acceptable standards of nursing practice.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Will work collaboratively with the Bed Flow Coordinator for appropriate admission and discharge activity for the unit and should demonstrate positive leadership and communication skills at all times within the service and the facility
• Manages the selection, training and development of staff
• Manages the Emergency Department in collaboration with the Emergency Department Director on policy and procedure development
• Supports and promotes the Doctors Regional Medical Center philosophy of nursing
• Be a registered Nurse who has a comprehensive understanding of leadership and patient care principles and applies those principles in evaluation of work performance and outcome standards
• Maintains current knowledge of the clinical services and operations for the unit(s) / service(s) within area(s) of responsibility
• Applies current knowledge of applicable JCAHO standards, compliance law, state regulations and related legal issues
• Promotes staff productivity through a defined care delivery system, staff development and positive staff morale, which includes staff involvement in program development and facilitation of shared decision making on issues affecting their patient care practices

Please consider me for the registered nurse / nurse manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for measures the quality of care provided by integrating a quality assessment and improvement program.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Planning work to be accomplished by NODs, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work
• Assigning work to NODs and subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments and capabilities of the subordinates
• Evaluating the performance of the NODs and subordinates
• Administers the effective distribution and utilization of staff employed during the respective shift
• Assists the Nurse Manager with comprehensive oversight of the unit's staffing, delivery of care and quality outcomes
• Contributes to the implementation of Evidence Based Nursing standards of practice
• Coordinates Charge Duties and day-to-day unit operations
• Oversees staff assignments