Manager - Nurse

New York Blood Center Enterprises•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical activities of the therapeutic apheresis department. Essential Functions: Manages, trains, mentors and develops assigned staff, Ensures adherence to SOPs, regulations, guidelines, practices and policies. Maintains quality patient care, process improvement plans and excellent customer service. Assists to achieve the financial objective of the department through annual budget and cost analysis preparation. Works in conjunction with medical staff to review all patient treatments and recommended treatment plans. Communicates with referring physicians and hospitals and acts as a professional resource. Assist the medical staff with operations planning and problem resolution to achieve program goals. Performs cell collection procedures as needed and assist in managing of studies. Develops and implements a continuous a quality improvement program and risk management activities. Develop and implement a staff training plan to ensure staff comprehension of all apheresis procedures, possible procedure related complications, new directives and regulatory guidelines. Assists marketing in establishing procedural rates for new and existing customers and defining project margins. Exemplifies CBC's Customer Service Mission and Core Values. Other Functions: Participates in meetings and committees as needed. Makes recommendations for improvements of business unit's processes and practices. Works on special projects as assigned. Any related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Five years of experience in nursing with at least three years in a critical care capacity
Experience must include supervisory/managerial experience
Any combination of education, training and experience that has suppled the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job
Current RN licenses in Missouri and Kansas or ability to obtain license in a state in which not currently licensed within one year of hire
Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite)
Ability to interpret and analyze medical information accurately
Ability to teach and mentor
Ability to maintain accurate paper and electronic records
Ability to travel and to work evenings/weekends as necessary
Strong management, leadership and supervisory skills
Strong attention to detail in all work processes
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships locally and nationally
Ability to work indepenently with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively solicity, cultivate, and build relationships with constituents and organizations
High level of interpersonal skills t handle a variety of complex issues and situations
Position requires demonstrated pose, tact and diplomacy in dealling with a variety of staff upt to and including executive leadership
Strong ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous and friendly manner wihle demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations
Ability to work in a strong team environment
Ability to plan and organize job taks or resources in an efficient manner
Ability to be responsive and available to management in order to address issues and concerns as they arise
Ability to work in a fast-paced environament with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple cometing tasks and demands
Ability to identify complex problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Responsibilities

Manages, trains, mentors and develops assigned staff
Ensures adherence to SOPs, regulations, guidelines, practices and policies
Maintains quality patient care, process improvement plans and excellent customer service
Assists to achieve the financial objective of the department through annual budget and cost analysis preparation
Works in conjunction with medical staff to review all patient treatments and recommended treatment plans
Communicates with referring physicians and hospitals and acts as a professional resource
Assist the medical staff with operations planning and problem resolution to achieve program goals
Performs cell collection procedures as needed and assist in managing of studies
Develops and implements a continuous a quality improvement program and risk management activities
Develop and implement a staff training plan to ensure staff comprehension of all apheresis procedures, possible procedure related complications, new directives and regulatory guidelines
Assists marketing in establishing procedural rates for new and existing customers and defining project margins
Exemplifies CBC's Customer Service Mission and Core Values
Participates in meetings and committees as needed
Makes recommendations for improvements of business unit's processes and practices
Works on special projects as assigned
Any related duties as assigned