Manager-Nursing

Neighborhood Healthcare•Escondido, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Manager will manage operations for registered nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) at assigned clinic sites. This role will ensure efficient systems are in place and operating appropriately; staff are properly trained, and protocols are standardized. Additionally, this role will continuously review and improve processes and protocols to ensure compliance and development for the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Valid CA RN license required and maintained as a condition of employment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification though an American Heart Association (AHA)- Approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Three years’ registered nursing experience required
One year supervisory experience in a health care setting required; two years preferred
Valid CA Driver’s License and proof of auto insurance required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with coaching and developing a nursing team
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Follows all safety procedures as outlined in Neighborhood Healthcare’s Illness and Injury Prevention Plan (IIPP) and report any injuries and/or unsafe conditions immediately
Maintains current knowledge of policies and procedures as they relate to safe work practices
Follows all safety procedures and report unsafe conditions
Uses appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment
Familiarity with location of nearest fire extinguisher and emergency exits
Follows all infection control procedures including blood-borne pathogen protocols
Maintains privacy of all patients, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes
Complies with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations
Reports all behavior and/or activity that are unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful

Nice To Haves

two years preferred supervisory experience in a health care setting

Responsibilities

Acts as resource person for staff regarding clinical policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Manages the professional development of RNs and LVN staff, including training in appropriate skills, technology, management, compliance, and other relevant areas
Ensures staff understands and compliances with legal and legislative rules, company policies and procedures, safety rules, HIPAA, and other requirements
Develops and implements effective protocols to ensure compliance, including standardizing and documenting processes at assigned sites
Troubleshoots issues, develops relationships, and works with regional medical directors, site providers, and site leadership
Attends required meetings to promote communication, assess and resolve issues, and foster teamwork between departments, such as operations and clinical
Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, patients, and the public
Assists to bridge the gap with public health, state and county departments, other organizations, and resources
Shares and implements effective processes between assigned sites and organization-wide with other RN Supervisors and managers
Facilitates monthly RN meetings at assigned sites with Director of Nursing
Assists with routine audits and inspections at sites to ensure appropriate standards are met; provides corrective action steps in response to audit and inspection results
Educates RNs and others on new, revised, and existing policies and procedures, as needed
Manages and provides leadership and oversight for the nursing staff within the assigned region, including management of RN workflows and assignments
Manages staff schedules, timesheet administration, time off approval, and other items that impact staff availability and capacity; including replacement coverage, as needed
Recommends or make decisions to hire, transfer, and suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline
Conducts department meetings to promote communication, assess and resolve issues, and foster teamwork
Evaluates staff performance against job description criteria and competency assessment and provide guidance and coaching to develop an individual as well as a unit to highest potential
Keeps staff informed of organizational activities and promotes mission and goals
Works with RN trainer to assess training needs, including promoting developmental activities for RNs and LVNs