Clinical Nurse Manager - Endoscopy

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Under intermittent supervision, the Clinical Nurse Manager organizes and directs the work of nursing units and programs, coordinates staff to provide effective nursing services, and maintains quality standards. The role uses a multidisciplinary team approach to foster an environment that supports professional nurses and staff. The manager assists with budgets and resource planning; oversees staffing, recruitment, hiring, staff education, competency evaluation, and performance management; and promotes safe, effective patient care. The position evaluates nursing practice and outcomes, supports quality improvement and regulatory compliance, uses evidence-based practice, and collaborates with staff, interdisciplinary teams, executives, and other stakeholders to develop and improve programs and services. The manager also provides leadership and guidance to assigned staff, delegates work appropriately, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Three years of progressively responsible clinical nursing experience, including at least one year in a supervisory position.
Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease concepts.
Ability to use evidence-based practice to develop plans of care and interventions.
Knowledge of the hospital environment and how services and functions interact.
Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory-based patient care.
Knowledge of shared governance and shared decision-making.
Critical-thinking skills for effective, compassionate nursing care and assessment of patient situations.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple requests from patients, families, and team members.
Ability to evaluate health problems and make recommendations based on observations.
Ability to operate a personal computer using a variety of software applications.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or another healthcare- or business-related field.
Three years of clinical leadership experience in the applicable specialty.

Responsibilities

Assist with developing the operational budget, monitor expenses and productivity, and operate within the approved budget.
Advocate for resources supporting department and division goals and operationalize the Shared Governance model of Nursing Practice.
Ensure appropriate staffing for safe and effective care, taking staff skills and patient acuity into account around the clock.
Develop and implement educational programs and staff training plans; evaluate staff competency and complete timely performance evaluations.
Interview and hire staff; participate in corrective disciplinary decisions; and support staff recruitment and retention.
Monitor appropriate staff utilization in collaboration with hospital-wide stakeholders.
Evaluate nursing practice and services using internal and external data to identify opportunities to improve services and patient outcomes.
Ensure quality of care and promote patient, physician, employee, and customer satisfaction.
Develop, maintain, and evaluate patient/client and staffing data collection systems and processes.
Evaluate safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.
Participate in departmental and Medical Center quality improvement activities, including collecting and analyzing performance improvement and medication-management quality assurance data.
Promote and monitor regulatory standards and customer service expectations for nursing practice.
Make ethical, non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive decisions and use advanced problem-solving and sound judgment in dynamic clinical situations involving safe medication practices.
Collaborate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, executives, and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services.
Use ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, the Code of Ethics for Nurses, national nursing standards, and evidence-based knowledge to guide nursing practice and improvement initiatives.
Promote research and evidence-based best practices in nursing care.
Evaluate own performance against professional standards, regulations, and organizational criteria, identifying development needs.
Model professionalism, critical thinking, judgment, and partnership in interactions.
Develop and monitor programs; provide leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff; and establish goals and priorities with employees.
Delegate responsibilities in accordance with staff licensure, education, and experience; counsel, train, coach, and develop subordinate staff; implement corrective actions; conduct performance evaluations; and address personnel issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
403(b) retirement contributions with pre-tax or Roth options.
401(a) retirement plan, including employer matching contributions of up to 5% after one year and a possible annual discretionary employer contribution of up to 3%.
Paid time off beginning immediately, accruing up to six hours per pay period, with accrual increases based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability premiums, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance covered by ANTHC; additional voluntary coverage options are available.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program with grief support, financial counseling, mental and emotional health support, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Gym access to Alaska Pacific University facilities, including a salt water pool, rock climbing, and workout gym, plus discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.