Nurse Manager

DHRM • Lexington, VA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager supervises the shift nurses and performs their yearly assessment evaluations. Monitors and reviews medical records to ensure cadets receive optimal care and services from the nursing staff and to check completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of documentation. Determines yearly nursing schedule. Maintains clinical manuals. Monitors compliance with regulations and protocols, including OSHA. Coordinates schedule changes and coverage for nursing staff. Responsible for maintaining pharmacy inventory and ensuring records meet Virginia State Board of Pharmacy regulations under the guidance of the Institute Physician. Reports controlled substances dispensed to state database daily. Monitors and maintains stat box medications and records. Monitors accuracy of shift change narcotics count. Maintains adequate supplies/inventory for current school year. Keeps inventory records and performs an end-of-year FIFO count in preparation for a state inspection. Orders and maintains supplies for daily lab draws and specialty projects. Reviews and updates lab codes and billing information. Reviews lab invoices to ensure accuracy of lab changes. Submits charges to student accounting bi-monthly. Follows up with labs when needed for accuracy of billing data. Assists nurses and providers triaging and treating cadets, including lab draws and caring for inpatients. Schedules radiology and off-post appointments, verifies insurance, obtains pre-authorizations, and coordinates transportation. Other responsibilities include organizing flu clinics, lab testing for NCAA athletes, and coordination of lab testing for the ROTC Department, and other jobs as assigned by the Institute Physician.

Requirements

• RN who provides oversight and supervisory duties for 7 RNs (4-day shift and 3-night shift) in a fast-paced, 24/7 student health clinic for approximately 1,700 students.
• Provides clinical support to the Infirmary along with other RNs as needed, including conducting initial patient assessments, monitoring changes in condition, communicating with medical providers, administering medications, and providing treatments.
• Performs full-spectrum management of the nurses to include hiring and training nursing staff, making the nursing schedule, annual evaluations.
• Oversees daily clinic operations (including scheduling outside appointments, ensuring compliance with OSHA regs, maintaining the pharmacy inventory and supplies).
• Ensures patient care standards are met.
• Must be comfortable working independently within the scope of RN licensure.
• Must be proficient in computer skills (email, use of EMR, etc.).
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Excellent nursing assessment and communication skills.
• Comfortable in urgent nursing care of adolescent patients.
• Active and Unrestricted RN License in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises shift nurses and performs yearly assessment evaluations.
• Monitors and reviews medical records for optimal care and documentation accuracy.
• Determines yearly nursing schedule.
• Maintains clinical manuals.
• Monitors compliance with regulations and protocols, including OSHA.
• Coordinates schedule changes and coverage for nursing staff.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and ensures records meet Virginia State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Reports controlled substances dispensed to state database daily.
• Monitors and maintains stat box medications and records.
• Monitors accuracy of shift change narcotics count.
• Maintains adequate supplies/inventory for the current school year.
• Keeps inventory records and performs an end-of-year FIFO count.
• Orders and maintains supplies for daily lab draws and specialty projects.
• Reviews and updates lab codes and billing information.
• Reviews lab invoices to ensure accuracy of lab changes.
• Submits charges to student accounting bi-monthly.
• Follows up with labs for accuracy of billing data.
• Assists nurses and providers in triaging and treating cadets.
• Schedules radiology and off-post appointments, verifies insurance, obtains pre-authorizations, and coordinates transportation.
• Organizes flu clinics, lab testing for NCAA athletes, and coordination of lab testing for the ROTC Department.
• Performs other jobs as assigned by the Institute Physician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed