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About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across five counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee. 

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title – Nurse Manager 

Department - Nursing

Reports to – Director of Nursing

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: Utilizes the nursing process including: assessment, planning, implementation evaluation and recording of patient care and patient education. Provides support to providers by anticipating needs and providing assistance in the provision of care. Coordinates services with other members of the health-care team, internal and external, to provide complex patient care. Answers or returns phone calls. Provides onsite and telephone triage. Assist with the check in process when needed. Practices within the scope of the North Carolina Nurse Practice Act and Piedmont Health Services' policies, procedures, and standards. Hires, supervises and coordinates the orientation of new staff. Performs staff evaluations and develops Performance Improvement Plans as needed. Evaluates and coordinates ongoing training. Participates in conflict resolution. Works with management team to address center flow and operations. Maintains inventory of supplies and medications and orders as needed. Ensures all quality assurance measures are achieved. Assure adequate clinical support staffing. Provides leadership and models professional behavior to the staff. 

• Work Location: 107 Conner Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
  
• Supervisory Locations: Incumbent will provide nursing management support for Chapel Hill CHC, Mobile Health Unit, and the PHS Employee Health Clinic.

Duties/ Responsibilities – 

• Utilizes nursing knowledge and required skills to insure appropriate assessments.
• Assesses individual patient conditions utilizing clinical observation, medical record, verbal information and interaction with patient/family and care team.
• Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.
• Verifies and safely administers medications as ordered by provider and documents medication given.
• Utilizes clinical judgment and critical thinking to provide appropriate advice or intervention in response to triage and documents appropriately.
• Contributes to quality control/safety by participating in routine checks including code cart, medications, equipment and refrigerator temperatures.
• Assesses learning needs of patient/family and selects appropriate teaching method based on age, learning ability, and other pertinent factors.
• Performs/assists in medical procedures, treatments, and tests using skilled technique, following all prescribed safety regulations and documents as appropriate.

Qualifications – 

Education:  Diploma, Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing. 

Licensure/Certification:  Current/valid NC Registered Nurse’s License and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required. 

Experience:  A combination of clinical and management experience totaling at a minimum of 5 years.

Preferred experience:  Previous experience in an ambulatory health care setting  

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment

Pay Range: $81,761 - $109,880 (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.