Clinical Nurse Manager
Location: Houston Texas
Description: Montrose Clinic is currently seeking to employ Clinical Nurse Manager right now, this position will be placed in Texas. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Job Title
Clinical Nurse Manager
Job Code:
Reports to:
Director of Nursing
Revision Date: April 2013
Type of position:
Full-time Unscheduled Part Time (UPT)
Part-time Temporary
Holidays Evenings/Weekends
Position Classification:
Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
Hourly (eligible for overtime)
Hours of Duty: _____________________________________________
General Description
The Clinical Nurse Manager organizes and directs the work of their assigned nursing unit and programs. The Clinical Nurse Manager will coordinate staff to assure that effective nursing services are provided, and quality standards are met. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the clinical nurse manager is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or ! fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major ! functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.
Supervises clinical employees including: nursing staff, medical assistants, phlebotomists, radiology technicians, and nursing students. Ensures appropriate staffing of designated clinic.
Filters same day walk-in patients, including staff.
Responsible for hiring, performance reviews, and performance management.
Ensures annual completion of appropriate competency checklist for direct reports.
Assists providers and performs clinical activities as needed for staffing coverage.
Ensures documentation of client care as accurate and timely within Centricity EHRS.
Ensures all client complaints are resolved in a timely manner and forwarded to PI Department.
Ensures proper incident reporting in collaboration with PI staff.
Schedules monthly clinical staff meetings and educational lunches for direct reports.
Participates in prov! ider meetings for increased communication.
Orders, monitors, and maintains inventory of medical supplies, medications, and vaccines.
Ensures good working order of all medical equipment.
Ensures scheduled compliance checks are performed for designated clinical area.
Follows organizational policies, procedures and protocols.
Accesses designated Nurse Manager folder for clinical documents.
Participates in writing policies, procedures, and protocols for clinical area as necessary.
Assist Director of Nursing with direct ongoing evaluations of clinical services.
Performs time keeping through HourDoc electronic system.
Fosters a team environment to include support staff and providers. Works within the context of a primary care medical home, applying a team based approach to care while working in partnership with patients/families to promote: timely access to care, understanding of patient care that is! culturally sensitive and language appropriate, continuity of care, and! the improvement of the whole-person through the teaching of appropriate self-management skills.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development as evidenced by:
Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to Legacy policy and procedures.
Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain licensure.
Attends Legacy-sponsored training programs and meetings as required by department.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed as evidenced by:
Demonstrates the ability to rapidly assess the patient, differentiating between long and short-term needs.
Patients are discharged from the unit/department with consideration given to age and mobility.
Discharge instructions are thorough and clear. Signatures obtain! ed as per policy.
Demonstrates knowledge of conscious sedation agents, techniques and actions.
Patients prepared for their procedures(s) and chart completed in a timely fashion.
Properly demonstrates ability to recognize cardiac rhythms and to treat arrhythmias appropriately.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
Meets clinical competencies for age-specific competencies as evidenced during skill competency check-offs.
Follows Legacy exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens as evidenced by:
Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
Attends annual education programs.
Wears and /or uses safety equipment.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, vi! sitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and ! courteous environment as evidenced by:
Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observed by nurse manager and peers.
Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families and fellow employees.
Maintains confidentiality of all Legacy and patient information at all times.
Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by Legacy policy.
Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall service excellence program in place at Legacy.
Directs other licensed and non-licensed pers! onnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned evidenced by:
Demonstrates willingness to assume charge nurse role as required.
Based on patient care needs and skills of caregiver, delegates responsibilities accordingly.
Assignment sheets are made out with the appropriate coverage for licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Is a resource person for other staff members.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Definitions of Age Specific Groups:
Neonate: Birth â€" 24 months
Child: 2-12 years
Adolescent: 13-17 years
Adult: 18-64 years
Geriatric: 65 years and beyond
NA: Non-age specific
Populations Served for this position:
Neonate Child Adolescent Adult Geriatric NA
Education & Training Requirements
Unrestricted RN license for Texas, or valid compact state licensure.
Work Experience Requirements
Registered Nurse w! ith 3 years clinical experience.
Strong leadership, customer service, and spoken/written communication skills.
Must have the ability to demonstrate self-confidence and positive attitude toward self and others. Maintains commitment and enthusiasm to goal achievement.
Excellent team player and communication skills required.
Essential functions â€" physical & Mental Requirements
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Frequently required to move equipment weighing over 40 lbs.
Frequently required to rotate torso in all directions.
Frequently required to push and pull items weighing greater than 25 lbs.
Frequently required to bend and stoop.
Frequently required to squat, crouch and kneel.
Manual dexterity, coordination and skillful use of hands when working with patient and equipment,! which may include pushing buttons, adjusting dials, turning on/off switches, buckling, holding and positioning limbs/body parts, etc.
Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care/services.
Moderate concentration/intensity, which includes prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks.
Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.
Moderate level of complexity for decision making.
Must be able to work alone in a restricted area performing repetitive work for extended periods of time. Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distractions, and foot traffic.
ORGANIZATION COMPETENCIES â€" T o perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position.
All employees are required to follow and uphold Legacy’s Mission, Vision, and Values, Behavioral Standards, Legacy! ’s Policies and Procedures, The Code of Conduct and The Code of Ethic! s and Compliance Plan. In addition, all employees are expected to display the following competencies at all times:
Courteous â€" Employee is courteous in interactions with customers, which include patients, physicians, fellow-employees and our community.
Respectful and Confidential â€" Employee respects the rights of privacy of our patients and co-workers. Ensures cultural differences are respected. Refrains from disruptive and disrespectful behavior which may include, but is not limited to:
Obstruction of the operation of Legacy
Interference with the ability of others to do their jobs
Creation of a “disruptive work environment†for Legacy staff (including volunteers), or medical staff
Conduct adversely affecting or impacting the community’s confidence in the Legacy’s ability to provide quality care
Attacks (verbal or physical) leveled at any member of Legacy staff, medical staff, patients or patients’! families that are personal or beyond the bounds of fair professional conduct
Inappropriate comments or illustrations made in patient medical records or other official documents impugning the quality of care at Legacy, or attacking specific physicians, or Legacy staff
Non-constructive criticism addressed to the recipient in such a way as to intimidate, undermine confidence, belittle or to suggest stupidity or incompetence.
Di sruptive and disrespectful behavior includes statements that are generated verbally, in writing or electronically in any form including e-mail, text messages, social network sites and blogs .
Responsive â€" Employee responds quickly, graciously and appropriately to customer needs.
Gratitude and Attitude: Employee’s behavior shows that he/she believes that each of us controls our own attitude and that what is important is not so much as what happens to us, but how we choose to react to it.
Pride, Ownership and Image: Employee accepts all the rights and r! esponsibilities of being a part of the Legacy family.
Communication- Employee is personally accountable for positive communication with the customer-patients, family members and co-workers.
Teamwork- Employee contributes positively to the Legacy team and is committed to treating coworkers with courtesy, honesty and respect. Employee abides the Attendance Policy. Employee has team pride in the purpose of our work â€"our patients.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and ! a resume to Montrose Clinic.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:44:58 GMT
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