Nursing Manager at Midtown Health Center Inc

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Policy Implementation, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Quality Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Clinical Expertise, Triage, HIPAA Compliance, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Organizational Skills, EHR Navigation, Staff Training, Patient Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: The Nursing Manager is responsible for the general oversite of all nursing staff and others as assigned. This position functions as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary health care team assuring that all nursing services are provided in a manner conducive to the individual’s scope of practice while assuring quality to those MHC serves. The Nursing Manager assists with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to assure compliance with standards of care associated with nursing practices; and functions as a mid-level manager with all responsibilities that apply. Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises the nursing staff per the organizational chart. Duties/Responsibilities: 1. Provides oversight and supervision of nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CMAs, and Health Aids. May assume responsibility for other positions such as medical records as assigned. 2. Assumes responsibility for the performance of nursing staff as part of the care delivery team. This includes the assurance or direct responsibility for hiring, training, scheduling, and task or work assignments, performance reviews, corrective actions, and termination of staff under the supervision of this position. 3. Assures nursing coverage for optimal clinic flow, concise scheduling and understanding of site-specific needs for coverage. This is demonstrated through effective scheduling of staff with prioritized contingency work patterns and abilities to adapt staffing, both incidental overstaffing and understaffing patterns to adjust timely as events or situations change. 4. Works with management and/or designated staff to assure nursing processes continually improve quality in patient care outcomes and ensures patient and staff safety. 5. Partners with operational staff to implement and maintain an effective and efficient inventory management system that assures adequate levels of medical supplies, facility needs are met, and operational processes are established and maintained in order to support clinical care. This includes inventory control of medications, medical supplies, environment of care issues, and off- site supervision strategies. 6. Demonstrates detailed understanding of clinical policies, procedures, and standing orders and the ability to develop and assure continuity of implementation among all staff. 7. Works with the AOM, HR, the COO, the CMO, and the CEO to prioritize and assist in the planning of training activities, staff meetings, and identifies areas of need in regards to staff training. 8. Coordinates or assures the coordination of nursing student rotations and student experiences,, providing quality educational experiences for the students, assuring and maintaining positive patient experiences, and minimizing disruption to office flow. 9. Engages in healthy conflict resolution strategies as a first line of management to address conflicts between patients and staff, staff within the unit, between units, and among peers with the best interest of MHC and its long term success as the primary purpose. May work with patients and families to address concerns and grievance issues related to clinical care when the AOM is not available. 10. Monitors compliance in maintaining an efficient, safe, secure, orderly and aseptic clinical environment of care for patients and employees. This includes appropriate maintenance, training and use of medical equipment to staff, i.e. autoclaves, EKG/Spirometer, BP monitor etc. 11. Maintains clinical expertise and competencies to assist in patient care if needed and to assure the delivery of quality health care by being able to perform in all aspects of nursing care services for self and staff under the supervision of this position according to their scope of practice and competency expectations. 12. Assures a system of nursing triage that will act as a resource to reception processes to assess patient health care needs in relationship to access for appointment scheduling, acuity determination, and/or denial for non-emergent needs when appropriate according to policy. 13. Acts as a key member of the management team in order to represent his/her division among his/her peers and to work within an integrated system to coordinate operations in recognition to the utilization of staff outside of this position’s direct supervision. 14. Performs other duties as assigned. Duties 1 through 13 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health’s Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity. * Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance to HIPAA regulations. * Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). * Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to address clinic’s needs. * Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow-up. * Ability to work independently and as a team member. * Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills. * Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts. * Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required. * Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills highly desired. * LPN and RN must have knowledge and ability to practice in accordance with the State of Nebraska’s Nurse Practice Act. * Must have knowledge of community health nursing principles and practices and clinic functions. * Must have knowledge of community health resources for alternate health services. * Ability to navigate EHR, NESIIS, and communicable disease reporting systems. Education and Experience, Licensure and Certification: * Nursing degree from an accredited college/university required. * Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. * Two years nursing experience in a clinical setting preferred. * Leadership and Supervisory experience preferred. * Knowledge of Joint Commission standards preferred. * Experience in program development and implementation preferred. * Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time. * Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. * Must be able to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach forward with hands and arms. * Requires occasional bending, stooping, or stretching. * Ability to reach by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. * Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. * Hearing is required to be within normal parameters to perform job requirements. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions/Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to work varied and extended hours scheduled as requested including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. * Ability to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment. * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO Statement: Midtown Health Center is an equal opportunity employee and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Manager provides general oversight and direct supervision of all nursing staff, ensuring nursing services adhere to the scope of practice and quality standards within the healthcare team. This role involves significant mid-level management duties, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, and continuous improvement of patient care outcomes.