Job Abstract

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 ... more detailsof 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.