Nurse Manager

Overview

• Lead nursing operations and oversee clinical care delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered outcomes and high-quality care.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to nursing staff, fostering professional growth and excellence.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with healthcare teams for comprehensive patient care.
• Facilitate leadership meetings to align team goals with organizational objectives.
• Act as a key decision-maker during the Nurse Manager's absence, ensuring operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Implement and oversee patient care activities, ensuring adherence to established protocols.
• Evaluate nursing care quality and recommend improvements to optimize patient outcomes.
• Manage unit resources, including supplies and equipment, to support efficient operations.
• Communicate organizational updates and participate in problem-solving initiatives.
• Conduct leadership meetings to foster collaboration and drive team performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate emergency referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to address patient needs and responses effectively.
• Lead performance improvement activities to enhance care quality and operational efficiency.
• Assume managerial responsibilities during Nurse Manager’s absence, including staff evaluations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; MSN preferred for advanced leadership roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, ideally in ambulatory care settings.
• Active Registered Nurse license with current certifications in BCLS, Infection Control, and Child Abuse.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in Spanish/English preferred for effective communication.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage staff and operations effectively.
• Ability to implement and monitor nursing policies to ensure compliance and quality care.
• Proficiency in coordinating referrals and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Experience in performance improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative and patient-centered work environment.