Manager, Nursing SCCC

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the UHealth System/University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Manager in the Medical Campus/ Downtown Miami. CORE JOB SUMMARY The Manager, Nursing promotes and restores patients' health by developing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care area, directing and developing staff, collaborating with physicians and multi-disciplinary professional staffs, and providing physical and psychological support for patients and their friends and families. This employee enforces professional staff behaviors that facilitate positive relationships among colleagues, physicians, administrators, and other hospital personnel. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for the management of the daily operation of patient care, compliance with nursing standards, patient satisfaction, and clinical performance improvement. Responsible for patient flow throughout designated clinical areas. Identifies patient flow barriers both internal and external to the clinical operation, and provides and/or implements improvement solutions. Responsible for assuring patient care is delivered in alignment with hospital mission, and nursing department goals and objectives. Responsible for insuring clinic(s) are adequately staffed and personnel are appropriately trained for their given assignments in order to provide safe, quality care. Responsible for assuring staff compliance with mandatory education, licensure requirements, continuing education, and applicable certifications and professional practice standards. Responsible for the utilization and maintenance of appropriate nursing care plans and assessment standards. Responsible for assuring unit(s) are prepared for Joint Commission surveys and inspections from regulatory agencies. Responsible for the collection of data to ensure performance improvement and optimal customer service standards. Provides timely reports as requested. Coordinates with superiors and Human Resource department the management of personnel to include recruitment, retention, employee incentive and evaluation, and disciplinary actions. Provides insight on unit operations to nursing leadership to assist in the development of strategic planning and departmental expansion. Assists with the development/revision and review of clinical policies and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

Graduate from accredited school of nursing. BSN required, MSN preferred.
Requires current/valid Florida nursing license
BLS Certification required
CPR, HIV, Domestic Violence, Medication Errors
Three years recent management and clinical experience in a large multidisciplinary outpatient clinic/facility.
Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Proven track record of building relationships with physicians, and key staff members.
Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
Excellent English verbal/written skills are necessary.
Moderate to advanced computer literacy and skills
Excellent presentation skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of the daily operation of patient care, compliance with nursing standards, patient satisfaction, and clinical performance improvement.
Responsible for patient flow throughout designated clinical areas.
Identifies patient flow barriers both internal and external to the clinical operation, and provides and/or implements improvement solutions.
Responsible for assuring patient care is delivered in alignment with hospital mission, and nursing department goals and objectives.
Responsible for insuring clinic(s) are adequately staffed and personnel are appropriately trained for their given assignments in order to provide safe, quality care.
Responsible for assuring staff compliance with mandatory education, licensure requirements, continuing education, and applicable certifications and professional practice standards.
Responsible for the utilization and maintenance of appropriate nursing care plans and assessment standards.
Responsible for assuring unit(s) are prepared for Joint Commission surveys and inspections from regulatory agencies.
Responsible for the collection of data to ensure performance improvement and optimal customer service standards.
Provides timely reports as requested.
Coordinates with superiors and Human Resource department the management of personnel to include recruitment, retention, employee incentive and evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
Provides insight on unit operations to nursing leadership to assist in the development of strategic planning and departmental expansion.
Assists with the development/revision and review of clinical policies and procedures.