Nurse Manager, OP (RN) - Cardiology

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center•Williamsport, PA

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About The Position

The Nurse Practice Manager maintains full accountability for leading and managing the human resources, clinical, financial and administrative operations of an assigned practice(s) in order to continuously improve the quality of patient care and create a healthy workplace for staff in collaboration with organizational leadership.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Nursing experience required.
BSN or Bachelor's in related health care field required.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
CPR Certification CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and interact appropriately with the ages of the patients served by this department.
Must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures.

Nice To Haves

MSN or Masters in a health care field preferred.
Progressive leadership experience with relevant clinical experience preferred.
Prior management experience preferred.
Outpatient clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Staffing and Operations
Adjust staffing based on patient needs and clinical requirements.
Manage daily operations and provide clinical support as needed.
Serve as a role model in patient and community care.
Align with national and organizational goals to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
Foster a compassionate, patient-focused environment.
Leadership and Change Management
Lead and support staff during transitions and change processes.
Involve stakeholders in planning and implementing changes.
Use interpersonal skills to gain acceptance of ideas and plans.
Communication and Relationships
Develop and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, staff, and senior management.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
Build teams and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Understand cultural differences and promote healthy relationships.
Professional Development and Standards
Commit to professional development to enhance practice quality.
Develop staff and maintain performance standards.
Create developmental paths and plans for staff.
Support new staff and students through orientation and training.
Financial and Resource Management
Lead in budgeting, staffing, HR management, and safety reporting.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in managing the practice budget.
Optimize billing and documentation practices.
Quality and Compliance
Collaborate with medical staff to monitor outcomes and implement improvements.
Analyze satisfaction data and develop action plans.
Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee audits and training.
Use research to improve clinical care.
Patient Care and Safety
Promote patient-centered decisions and use best practices.
Set priorities for clinical, financial, and HR improvements.
Oversee program and patient coordination to achieve goals.
Manage safety hazards in the workplace.