Nurse extern Jobs in New Haven, CT

Nurse Manager

We are seeking a Nurse Manager to join our team! The Nurse Manager is responsible for directing, organizing, and supervising the work of their nursing staff, which typically includes registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and medical assistants (MAs). They also coordinate nursing efforts to ensure that effective patient care is being provided and that quality standards are met. A clinical nurse coordinator is considered a middle manager, and reports to a nursing administrator, and follows Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) policies and mission.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to :

• Provides primary clinical operation oversight, including scheduling, billing functions and patient care; and supervision of staff consistent with department goals, personnel policies and individual job descriptions
• Demonstrates leadership and strong clinical support to department staff
• Supervises RN, LPN and medical support staff
• Develops and monitors employee performance plans; monitors and evaluates nursing and support staff activity and takes corrective action where needed
• Assists in the recruitment, development, orientation and training of nursing and clinical staff
• Serves as a clinical leader in various projects and forums
• Ensures integration of nursing services with other patient care services in the facility and ensures nursing staff patterns are implemented
• Ensures smooth and efficient processing of patients in the department; ensures established quality assurance, Joint Commission, UDS standards and infection control activities are performed according to policy
• Responsible for data collection systems, fulfilling grant requirements and reporting statistical data necessary for grant purposes
• Attends mandatory supervisory nursing meetings and occasional weekend trainings as required.
• Performs assessments and data collection in an ongoing and systemic manner, focusing on quality metrics
• Engage in performance improvement activities and act as an agent of positive change by looking for innovative ways to improve processes and advance clinical excellence

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Fair Haven Community Health Care :

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

American with Disabilities Requirements :

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis. Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.