Head Nurse-Pediatric Primary Care Chronic Diseases

About the position

Under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing in Ambulatory Care, directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the nursing regimen for patients/clients within the pediatric clinic, involving the diagnosis and treatment of responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case-finding, health teaching, health counseling and the provision of care supportive to, and restorative of, life and well-being. Schedules, assigns, guides, directs and instructs nursing personnel in nursing activities related to chronic disease management in the pediatric population. Collaborates with the leadership team to ensure performance improvement opportunities are identified and implemented within the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of pediatric nursing practice and nursing services.
• Incorporate evidence-based knowledge into the identification of best practices in the delivery of nursing care to the pediatric population.
• Collaborate with the Head Nurse of the pediatric clinic to identify gaps in pediatric disease management.
• Collaborate with the Director of Ambulatory Care nursing quality to strategize and prioritize areas of improvement related to chronic disease management and population health.
• Support the nursing quality department and pediatric clinic HN in creating, implementing, and evaluating performance improvement initiatives related to pediatric chronic diseases.
• Serve as a subject matter expert related to diabetes management and get certified within one year of employment as a certified diabetes educator (CDE).
• Provide Diabetes mellitus education for patients and their families/guardians during clinic appointments.
• Educate patients and their caregivers about diabetes and how to manage it.
• Manage programs to encourage healthy lifestyles and use data to identify community needs.
• Link patients, health providers, insurers, and health systems to address health needs.
• Stay current with the latest information about diabetes.
• Educate the diabetes team about new technologies, new medications and changes in diabetes management guidelines.
• Perform major duties and functions as described for the staff nurse, as needed.
• Perform related managerial duties as assigned.
• Supervise, educate and orient professional and non-professional staff related to chronic disease management and population health.
• Treat co-workers, patients, and families with dignity and respect.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Ensure patient care is provided in accordance with established nursing standards of care.
• Serve as a resource person and role model for staff.
• Mentor, educate, motivate and foster professional growth in staff.
• Work collaboratively with Administration and Directors of Service to foster a team approach in the management of the practice.
• Ensure processes/mechanisms are in place for proper follow-up of abnormal results and reporting Reportable Diseases/Conditions in a timely manner.
• Identify and promptly address all patient safety issues.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and projects and other committees as assigned.
• Promote open communication within the practice and conduct regularly scheduled meetings with staff.
• Coordinate orientation for new staff and annual mandated in-services and other training for all staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new initiatives, i.e. Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Participate in facility-wide committees as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and maintain nursing skills through participation in continuing education programs.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

• A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Holds, or obtains through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• One (1) year of experience as a registered nurse.

Benefits

• An annual education differential based on appropriate degree in nursing or an allied health discipline.
• An annual certification differential ranging from $1,878 up to $4,878 for holding appropriate certifications.
• An annual nursing experience differential ranging from $1,042 up to $8,645 for up to 10 years of experience.