Clinical Nurse, RN-Nurse Manager

Job Description: Clinical Nurse, RN - Nurse Manager

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (CHC), the Clinical Nurse, RN - Nurse Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing processes for the health center. The Clinical Nurse, RN - Nurse Manager must be skilled in completing nursing assessments and performing routine nursing procedures. The Clinical Nurse, RN - Nurse Manager models adherence to the policy and procedures, as well as commitment to quality care, and is responsible for the overall functioning of the nursing/medical assistant staff. Partnering with HCD and Medical Director the Clinical Nurse, RN - Nurse Manager strives to serve patients in a timely manner and work to promote flow through the health center in a patient-centered and efficient manner.

MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

· Collaborates with the health center management team to assure quality care is provided. `

· Develops, implements, and evaluates nursing processes to assure quality of care while promoting positive patient flow.

· Assists the Medical Director and Health Center Director in developing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement functions.

· Provides supervision to the RN, LPN, MA, NA at the health center.

· Assists the Dental Director with the supervision of the Dental Assistants.

· Coordinates daily, weekly, monthly schedules and assignments of the nursing staff.

· Manages the new nurse employee site orientation.

· Manages the annual competency assessment.

· Provides on-going performance evaluations of nursing staff.

· Works with the Triage nurse to assure appropriate disposition of patients with urgent needs.

· Manages the nursing patient flow assuring that it adheres to the established time frame.

· Develops, implements, and evaluates educational offering for nursing staff.

· Provides direct patient care as appropriate to insure smooth operation of the health center.

· Coordinates the Vaccine Program for the Health Center.

· Coordinates lab functions at the health center.

· Oversees the daily and weekly clinical log checks.

· Manages the floor stock medication at the Health Center.

· Manages the annual emergency training (in collaboration with Medical-Clinical Leadership).

· Serves as the on-site nursing liaison for EMR.

· Manages the annual infection control competency assessment.

· Functions as the nursing liaison to other departments, services, and outside agencies on behalf of the health center.

· Performs other related duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).

· Licensed or eligibility as RN in DC.

· Current CPR certification.

· Two (2) years of management experience.

· Three (3) years of recent clinical experience in medical surgical, emergency care, ICU or urgent care preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to articulate Unity’s mission through his/her work.

· Experience with underserved population or other special needs populations.

· Demonstrated experience in using good judgment in working with diverse populations.

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities.