Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Clinic

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

18d

About The Position

The Ambulatory Nurse Manager at The Liberty Clinic provides clinical leadership and direction to nursing teams and oversees professional nursing practice and the delivery of high-quality care for ambulatory patients. The role supports quality, safety, and regulatory standards; staff development and personnel management; and collaboration with department, administrative, and nursing leadership to promote excellent patient care and strong team collaboration. The manager oversees nursing care and operations for non-hospitalized patients in an assigned department, procedural area, and/or infusion area. The role includes managing staffing and productivity, supervising and evaluating staff, supporting evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement, developing quality and safety initiatives, and overseeing policies and procedures. The manager also contributes to budget and inventory management and works with ambulatory nursing colleagues to optimize nursing resources. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
High school graduate.
At least 5 years of clinical experience in the practice area.
Current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the applicant lives, or an active single-state RN license in good standing in the state where the applicant will work, with proof of application for a multistate RN license in the state where the applicant lives.
Staff hired before February 1, 2024, must obtain a multistate RN license from their state of residence by April 30, 2026.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of nursing leadership experience.
At least 2 years of management experience.
Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Professional Nursing Certification.

Responsibilities

Achieve business and organizational goals, vision, and objectives.
Manage nursing care and professional nursing practice for ambulatory patients in an assigned department, procedural area, and/or infusion area.
Collaborate with liaison departments to maintain patient care standards using evidence-based practice as applicable.
Participate in clinical nursing research and support The University of Kansas Health System research activities.
Assist with front- and back-office needs to identify and resolve issues affecting patient flow and care delivery.
Manage assigned areas by analyzing personnel structure, determining staffing needs, monitoring productivity, and directing work to address patient and family needs and achieve desired outcomes.
Supervise staff, evaluate performance, and conduct selection and termination processes.
Ensure the clinical team works at the top of its licensure and responsibility.
Promote staff and personal development.
Develop and maintain department patient care standards through continuous quality improvement.
Develop quality and safety initiatives to provide the highest level of care.
Oversee development and implementation of policies and procedures for efficient, effective, evidence-based health services.
Assess the environment and recommend changes to support patient comfort, safety, and compliance with regulatory bodies such as OSHA and JCAHO.
Foster patient and employee satisfaction and promote shared decision-making with staff input.
Assist with budget development and monitoring.
Approve purchases and establish and revise inventory quotes.
Collaborate with ambulatory nursing colleagues to promote optimal use of nursing resources across clinics.
Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.