Nurse Manager Outpatient, Pediatrics (Foley)

Job Title

Supervises Nursing Services provided at Accordia Health

Primary Job Functions :

Identifies and monitors nursing systems related to Accordia Health and implements effective solutions for deficiencies

Works closely with program supervisor, Quality, and PI to maintain nursing guidelines and systems

Monitors ongoing compliance with Nurse certification requirements pertaining to staff supervised

Provides supervision and oversight of RN, LPN and Medical Assistants

Conducts staff meetings to provide programmatic updates, continuing education on POC, protocol, and clinical skills for all nursing and medical assistants

Leads daily Huddles / patient staffing with designated medical team members

Monitors and assists with the coordination of services within the medical team

Collaborates with Leadership, Quality, PI & program supervisor regarding nursing issues and services

Maintains safe and clean working environment by designing / implementing procedures and protocols

Assists with ensuring active operation of medical equipment and administrative equipment

Oversite of maintaining necessary medical supplies / inventory

Oversite and management of VFC inventory and monitoring

Work provider clinics, nurse visits, triage and other clinical responsibilities when deemed necessary

Works with clinic management and clinic staff to ensure clinic workflow is effective, efficient and thorough with the most up-to-date nursing practices

Administers Appropriate Human Resources Functions :

Interviews and screens nursing applicants and completes appropriate forms as outlined by policy & procedures

Provides staff training in the general orientation of Accordia Health, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skills areas

Is knowledgeable and applies HR policies and procedures on a consistent basis

Objectively completes employee performance evaluations on program staff and routes Human Resources department on a timely basis

Provides staff with consultation and supervision individually and through regular group staff meetings

Ensures competence of program nursing staff

Completes API function bi-weekly within set timeframe given by payroll department

Supervision and Consultation

Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed

Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement

Actively works to enhance effective leadership & clinical skills

Courteous and Respectful Attitudes Towards Consumers, Visitors and Co-workers :

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion

Respects consumer's privacy and confidentiality

Is pleasant and cooperative with others

Assists consumers and visitors as needed

Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others

Is sensitive to the consumer's needs, expectations and individual differences

Is gentle and calm with consumers and families

Administrative and Other Related Duties As Assigned :

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities

Actively participates in Accordia Health committees as required

Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner

Accesses appropriate community resources according to consumer needs

Follows AltaPointe / Accordia Health Policy & Procedures

Maintains current state license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU's), and attends the required in-services and workshops

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification : Possesses current RN's license to practice in the state of Alabama. A minimum of two (2) years proven clinical management experience. Must possess a valid Alabama Driver's License. Must have proof of current liability insurance. Knowledge in adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment :

• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric disorders in the infant and children population
• Knowledge of general and family medicine or acute nursing care
• Significant knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity of pharmacology for infant and children.
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, and interventions common to patients with mental health conditions
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to infant and children specific to medical conditions
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of all applicable standards