Nurse Manager- Community Health

Optimus Health Care•Bridgeport, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Optimus Health Care is seeking a full-time Nurse Manager for a Bridgeport clinic. The Nurse Manager coordinates primary care services for patients from diverse populations and works with the Practice Manager, Director of Nursing, and medical providers to ensure compliance with the organization’s standards of care. The role provides clinical and administrative support and serves as a resource and mentor for new staff and students assigned to the work site. The Nurse Manager also assists the Director of Nursing in ensuring nursing staff comply with the Nursing Practice Act and maintain strict confidentiality. The position includes supervising clinical staff, facilitating onboarding and orientation, conducting introductory and annual performance reviews, participating in staff screening and hiring, and supporting quality improvement and regulatory compliance. The Nurse Manager performs triage and direct patient care as needed and collaborates with the Practice Manager to support staff training, occupational health awareness, and adequate site coverage during operating hours. This is an outpatient role in a patient-centered, team-based care environment. Optimus describes its working environment as fun and fast-paced, with multilingual staff serving the community.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in a management or supervisory position.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Prior supervisory experience.
Ability to work with staff with different skill levels and diverse backgrounds.
Ability to resolve conflicts.
Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels.
Ability to plan and prioritize personal work and that of others when needed.
Proficiency using an electronic medical record (EMR).
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Professional, positive attitude; understanding of customer-service principles; trustworthiness; and strong interpersonal skills.
Light to moderate typing and ability to use applications in a medical office setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate primary care services for patients from diverse populations.
Work with the Practice Manager, Director of Nursing, and medical providers to ensure compliance with Optimus standards of care.
Provide clinical and administrative support and serve as a resource and mentor for new staff and students.
Assist the Director of Nursing in ensuring nursing staff follow the Nursing Practice Act and maintain confidentiality.
Implement the nursing process; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide patients with physical and psychological support; and supervise assigned team members.
Establish patient care goals and promote patients’ independence by teaching and responding to questions about medical conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Facilitate clinical orientation for new hires and conduct 90-day introductory and annual performance reviews for supervised clinical staff.
Participate in staff screening, hiring, and promotion.
Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic and nursing standards, measuring outcomes against patient care goals, and making or recommending adjustments.
Follow applicable standards and requirements, including those of the state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, DPH, CMS, HRSA, and The Joint Commission.
Report clinical and operational issues requiring attention to the Practice Manager or Director of Nursing as soon as possible.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Monitor maintenance of standard room inventory.
Initiate performance improvement plans for staff with attendance or performance issues.
Perform triage and direct patient care as needed.
Collaborate with the Practice Manager to ensure clinical staff are trained in code response and aware of occupational health policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the Practice Manager to ensure adequate clinical staff coverage during site operating hours.