Nurse Manager - Pediatrics
Company: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Location: Lowell
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYUnder the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the
Nurse Manager (NM) is responsible for the daily operations of the
Pediatric Department and supervising nursing and ancillary
personnel. The NM directs assignments and activities of
professional nursing personnel and ancillary staff and assists in
performance evaluations. The NM participates in and monitors
performance improvement as they relate to patient care.ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe assigned duties and responsibilities
include but are not limited to:Staff Development and
ManagementAssist and support in all human resources functions for
nursing and ancillary service including hiring, firing, and
disciplinary action; maintains appropriate documentation and
ensures compliance with all policies and requirementsManages staff
schedules and coverage to meet patient care and regulatory
requirementsAssumes managerial duties for performance evaluations
and maintains systems to provide regular feedback and evaluation
for employeesWorks closely with supervisors and other Managers to
maintain positive patient care atmosphere in Health CenterAssist
the Director of Nursing in developing and implementing staff
training and development programs to meet continuing education and
contractual requirements and to further knowledge of medical care
and working in team environmentProgram Planning and
ManagementAssist the Director of Nursing to provide overall
direction and guidance for nursing programsWorks closely with
Director of Nursing, departments Chiefs, and other Managers, as
appropriate, to ensure that nursing program and ancillary meet
patient care and regulatory requirementsOversees and controls
supplies that directly impact patient care (e.g., ordering and
charging of stock medications, medical supplies and patient care
equipment and/or supplies)Quality ManagementAssist the Director of
Nursing to provide Quality Management direction and oversight for
nursing and ancillary activitiesActively participates in Clinical
Quality Committee and ensures that regular monitors are conducted
and reported onLeads and/or participates in various special
projects teams to address areas of concernClinical
ComplianceAssures that nursing and ancillary staff practice within
their individual scopes of practiceAssist in the development of
policies and procedures and ensures that they comply with all
regulatory and standards requirementsParticipates in or conducts
regular meetings with staff to ensure understanding of all Policy &
ProceduresParticipates as needed in all program, licensure and
other external audits and in the preparation of Corrective Action
PlansParticipates in meetings as required JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:Minimum of three years' experience in direct patient
care in PediatricsMinimum of three years increasingly responsible
nursing management experienceExcellent verbal and written
communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and
interpersonal skillsComputer skillsTRAINING, EDUCATION AND
LICENSURE:Current Massachusetts RN licenseBSN PreferredBCLSWe are
an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered
for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran
or disability status.HP1
Keywords: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, Billerica , Nurse Manager - Pediatrics, Healthcare , Lowell, Massachusetts
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