Ambulatory Nurse Manager, General Internal Medicine, 40 Hours (Days)

Position Summary :

The Nurse Manager in General Internal Medicine is a registered nurse who functions as a supervisor and clinical resource for nursing staff team leads and team coordinators and medical assistants. She / he provides oversight on the implementation of operational patient care and other associated clinical activities. The Nurse Manager reports to the Nurse Director and will collaborate on practice improvements that ensure that the nursing process is operationalized utilizing Standards of Care / Standards of Practice. As part of this role the Nurse Manager will seek out opportunities to innovate and enhance nursing practice and best clinical practice using data-driven methodologies and a shared governance model.

Position : Nurse Manager General Internal Medicine

Department : General Internal Medicine

Schedule : Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

1.0Performs management duties in collaboration with the nurse director to achieve and maintain quality services and positive employee relations.

1.1 Assumes overall unit management within established policies procedures labor and supply budgets in the absence of the nurse director.

1.2 Supervises (hires evaluates and disciplines) all RN and non-RN staff according to established personnel policies procedures and union contracts.

1.3 Initiates and facilitates problem solving by timely identification and communication of staff and patient care issues and solutions to nurse director.

1.4 Assures that staff schedules are completed and posted in accordance with nursing and medical assistant department policies procedures and union contract requirements.

1.5 Acquires maintains and utilizes knowledge of current labor contracts and personnel policies and procedures initiates timely and appropriate management interventions inclusive of coaching counseling and progressive discipline. Works collaboratively with Human Resources / Labor Management staff as needed.

1.6 Conducts independent investigation of employees incidents involving clinical practice issues including review of employee personnel file discipline record and evaluations. Imposes appropriate disciplinary action when needed.

2.0Promotes and facilitates staffs professional development to ensure the unit provides quality nursing care.

2.1 Promotes staff development and clinical competency by facilitating staff attendance of unit in-services appropriate outside conferences and department committees.

2.2 Promotes own professional development by attendance at conferences with a management / clinical focus.

2.3 Develops staff assignments for patient care taking into consideration individual staff abilities and learning needs.

2.4 Works collaboratively with the nurse director / clinical instructor to establish facilitate and coordinate a preceptor program.

3.0 Participates in quality improvement activities and on committees to ensure that Standard of Care / Practice are evaluated and met.

3.1 Completes unit based quality improvement / risk management projects in collaboration with the nurse manager.

3.2 Participates in assigned committees and communicates timely information to nurse director and staff.

3.3 Facilitates unit based approved research projects.

3.4 Promotes practice that is in compliance with appropriate statues and regulations (i.e. DPH Joint Commission OSHA etc.).

4.0 Coordinates clinical activities to ensure safe and efficient functioning of the unit based on patient needs.

4.1 Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to promote care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.

4.2 Promotes and maintains effective professional relationships with all healthcare team members to ensure that patient care issues are addressed in a timely manner.

4.3 Acts as a clinical role model to staff through provision of direct patient care in accordance with appropriate department policies and procedures.

4.4 Promotes the Nursing Departments mission professional practice model and Magnet culture.

5.0 Other duties

5.1 Utilizes hospitals values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the divisions hospital mission.

5.2 Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.

5.3 Performs other duties as needed.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate nursing program (BSN) required.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED :

Work requires current Massachusetts RN license or ability to gain reciprocity license prior to start.

Certification in related specialty areas may also be required.

EXPERIENCE :

A minimum of three to five years clinical experience is required.

Charge nurse or supervisory experience is preferred.

Experience in Population Health is preferred.

Experience in Primary Care is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Analytical abilities necessary to organize supervise and evaluate the work of others to develop interpret implement and evaluate policies procedures and standards.

Work requires effective communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Effective verbal and written multilingual skill (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the Hospital.

Proficiency with standard software programs used in healthcare (such as MS Word Outlook) and web browsers patient registration systems and electronic medical record.

Experience with Epic preferred.

Compensation Range :

$83000.00- $120500.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications / licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business / organizational needs internal equity and addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE : This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

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Required Experience :

Manager

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 83000 - 120500