About the position
Join our team as a Pain Clinic Manager! Lead a multidisciplinary team, implement innovative treatment. Enjoy competitive benefits, exempt salary position with an ideal Monday-Friday schedule. Manages the day-to-day operations for nursing staff and nursing activities for an assigned department, including patient care, record keeping, and personnel issues. Responsible for implementing the mission, vision, policies, goals, and objectives of the organization and the nursing/clinical services within their area(s). Accountability for the management of (a) unit(s) or area(s) within a healthcare institution, agency or ambulatory care setting and for services provided to recipients. Supports the nursing staff in performing the clinical roles of patient educator, caregiver, counsellor, consultant, and patient advocate. Monitors patient care areas and other facilities for cleanliness and readiness. Assigns patients to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the patient's condition and the employee's skill level. Participates in interdisciplinary committees and other activities within the ambulatory setting as delegated. Helps members of the professional interdisciplinary team to understand and value the unique contributions. Acts as liaisons between nursing, other disciplines, and administration. Promote the philosophy and goals of the organization, the development of team relationships, and congruent rehabilitation practices. May function in a variety of health care settings throughout the continuum of care.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and assists with scheduling of nursing staff and managing productivity levels.
- May fill in for clinical support staff when staffing gaps exist.
- Develops trusting relationships with patients by demonstrating an empathetic and professional attitude.
- Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
- Practices positive collaboration and converts difficult interactions into productive ones.
- Measures employee performance.
- Maintains current certifications in specialty and continues education when necessary as well as tracks and maintains for staff as needed.
- Manages the process in reviewing results of clinical performance assessments and recommends process improvements.
- Implements established performance improvement policies and trains employees on these policies.
- Assists with providing feedback in the collection and preparation of budget information.
- Oversees inventory levels and supplies for department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
- Must have at least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a clinical role.
- Two years leadership/management experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Certification is encouraged and may be required depending on specialty or service area.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- Generous time off package
