Nurse Manager, Multispecialty Clinic, Full Time, Days
About The Position
The Nurse Manager oversees day-to-day operations for the Multispecialty Clinic, including scheduling, planning, organizing, and directing activities related to patient-centered care. The role also manages administrative duties such as recruitment and hiring, supervision, purchasing, inventory, and facility, safety, and equipment management. The Nurse Manager prepares for and participates in inspections, including the JCAHO accreditation process. The role works with physicians and supervisors to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; supports staff development and performance; and collaborates with the medical director on quality assurance, research, reporting, and evaluation. The Nurse Manager also contributes to budgeting and cost containment while promoting patient and personnel safety and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic body.
- Licensed Registered Nurse with a valid, unrestricted Illinois State license.
- At least five years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting.
- Experience in a nursing leadership role.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an ambulatory setting.
- Familiarity with Epic and other UCH Information Systems.
Responsibilities
- Participate in recruiting and selecting unit staff, identify recruitment needs, and determine appropriate staffing levels.
- Determine staffing needs with the physician director and ensure appropriate scheduling and utilization of services to maintain quality patient care.
- Identify staff learning needs and promote staff participation in professional, institutional, and educational activities, including in-service classes.
- Assess patient acuity and plan appropriate assignments for inpatient and outpatient needs.
- Evaluate staff performance, complete annual performance evaluations, forward them to appropriate individuals, and recommend merit increases.
- Ensure staff attend mandatory educational programs and in-services required by JCAHO regulations.
- Assist in testing and evaluating new equipment, procedures, and programs.
- Review sectional activities, assess needs, develop and prioritize goals and objectives, and assist with policies, procedures, and standards.
- Confer with physicians and supervisors about individual patient care and treatment; assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care daily.
- Inspect the environment and equipment regularly and take corrective action as needed.
- Orient and train staff in carrying out physician orders, meeting patient needs, and following approved nursing practices.
- Collaborate with the medical director on quality assurance and on collecting data for staff meetings, research, reports, and evaluation.
- Promote patient and personnel safety by ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards and policies, and organize quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in providing patient care and obtaining documentation for research protocols.
- Participate in budget development and make recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and supplies.
- Monitor expenditures, take corrective action when required, promote cost containment, and use time and resources cost-consciously.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
