Nurse Manager

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Lexington, VA

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About The Position

The Nurse Manager oversees nursing staff and clinical operations at the Virginia Military Institute Infirmary, a fast-paced, 24/7 student health clinic serving approximately 1,700 students. The role supervises seven registered nurses, including four day-shift and three night-shift nurses, and provides clinical support as needed during the academic year. Clinical support includes initial patient assessments, monitoring changes in condition, communicating with providers, administering medications, and providing treatments. During the summer, the Nurse Manager is the sole nurse on duty five days per week. The Nurse Manager manages nursing staff, schedules, annual evaluations, hiring, and training; oversees clinic operations and patient-care standards; and maintains compliance with applicable regulations and protocols. The position also manages pharmacy inventory and records under the guidance of the Institute Physician, coordinates laboratory services and billing, supports patient triage and treatment, and schedules off-post care and transportation. Other duties may be assigned by the Institute Physician, and the role may be required to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Active and unrestricted RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Comfortable working independently within the scope of RN licensure.
Proficient computer skills, including email and use of an electronic medical record (EMR).
Excellent nursing assessment and communication skills.
Comfortable providing urgent nursing care to adolescent patients.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise shift nurses and conduct yearly assessment evaluations.
Monitor and review medical records for quality of care and completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of documentation.
Determine the yearly nursing schedule and coordinate schedule changes and nursing coverage.
Maintain clinical manuals and monitor compliance with regulations and protocols, including OSHA.
Maintain pharmacy inventory and ensure records comply with Virginia State Board of Pharmacy regulations under the guidance of the Institute Physician.
Report controlled substances dispensed to the state database daily; monitor stat box medications and records and the accuracy of shift-change narcotics counts.
Maintain adequate supplies and inventory for the school year, keep inventory records, and perform an end-of-year FIFO count in preparation for state inspection.
Order and maintain supplies for daily lab draws and specialty projects.
Review and update lab codes and billing information, review lab invoices for accuracy, submit charges to student accounting bi-monthly, and follow up with labs about billing data as needed.
Assist nurses and providers with triage and treatment, including lab draws and inpatient care.
Schedule radiology and off-post appointments, verify insurance, obtain pre-authorizations, and coordinate transportation.
Organize flu clinics and coordinate lab testing for NCAA athletes and the ROTC Department.
Provide clinical support during the academic year, including initial patient assessments, monitoring changes in condition, communicating with medical providers, administering medications, and providing treatments.
During the summer, serve as the sole nurse on duty five days per week.
Manage nursing staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and annual evaluations.
Oversee daily clinic operations and ensure patient-care standards are met.
Perform other duties as assigned and, if required, assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.