Perm – Management – Nurse Manager (Days) New London, NH

Title: Perm – Management – Nurse Manager (Days) New London, NH

Description:

“We will be the regional leader in delivering excellence in community health, patient experience and quality outcomes as part of a world-class health system.”
 

Agency Placement Fee: 25%    

Ambulatory Clinical Nurse Manager – At the direction
of the Director of Clinical Services, and in collaboration with Ambulatory
Leadership, provides guidance and leadership for the clinical practice of
the staff in the ambulatory settings at Newport Health Center (NHC).
Accountable for the quality of nursing care service, in accordance with
the NH Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and the NH Board of Nursing
rules for delegated nursing tasks. Collaborates with Medical Director,
providers and Practice Leadership to assure development and ongoing
competence of the clinical support staff.  Works closely with the NLH
Primary Care Operations team to build consistent clinical processes across
locations.  Collaborates with the CNO to assure that system nursing
practice goals and expectations are met.

Responsibilities – Clinical Operations:

• Directly
  responsible for operational and performance management of RN/LPN, CMA,
  and other clinical staff in the NLH Medical Group
  Practice (direct reports).
• Manages
  Clinical Schedule, Time Away, and Payroll for Direct Reports, and
  collaborates with Practice Leadership to provide consistent appropriate
  clinical coverage to NLMG Providers.
• Develops
  and implements program for the onboarding of new clinical staff.
• Provides
  leadership in emergent situations and in those that require activation of
  the Emergency Activation Plan. Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of
  emergency preparedness in order to function as a resource to staff.
• Maintains
  clinical skills in order to provide direct care as needed. Maintains a
  presence in the clinical area and is actively engaged in the discussion
  of clinical care provided to patients.
• Maintains
  skills in order to function as a “super user” for the EMR.
• Participates
  actively in the review of existing policies and procedures. Develops new
  policies when appropriate.
• Collaborates
  with other health care disciplines/departments to maintain communication
  and provide an optimal level of patient care.

Responsibilities – Leadership & Staff Development:

• Role
  models professional standards of behavior and nursing practice as
  required through the Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborates
  with the Director of Clinical Services to develop the leadership and
  operational skills of nurses in the ambulatory setting.
• Actively
  engages staff in educational activities.
• Develops
  and maintains collaborative relationships with Nursing Director and
  leadership throughout the organization.
• Provides
  feedback to Director of Clinical Services when assessing and observing
  practice. May be asked to be an active participant in a performance
  improvement plan for designated staff (non-direct reports).
• Works
  with the Director of Clinical Services, and Clinical Educator to promote
  clinical environments in which staff participates in ongoing education as
  well as the use of a wide range of resources available to enhance
  practice.
• Actively
  participates in the Primary Care Operations team to collaborate with New
  London Hospital (NLH) leadership to standardize clinical and operational
  processes as indicated.  Works closely with NLH Ambulatory Nurse Manager
  to assure consistency of high-quality clinical care throughout NLH
  ambulatory sites.
• Provides
  clinical consultation and assistance upon request to other patient care
  areas at NLH and NHC
• Develops,
  in collaboration with the Practice Leadership, CNO and nurse
  leaders, programs and strategies to assure ongoing competency of RN
  clinical staff.
• Maintains
  professional competence through participation in education programs and
  workshops.
• Collaborates
  with Clinical Educator in all clinical education opportunities and
  mandates. 

Responsibilities – Quality :

• Accountable
  for working with staff to assure Rural Health Center (RHC) survey
  readiness.
• Assists
  and supports Practice Leadership in the implementation and evaluation of
  performance improvement indicators.
• Functions
  as a “champion” in designated initiatives by role modeling,
  serving as an educator, and participating in the evaluation of the
  initiative.
• Serves as
  a resource to clinical staff for specialty-based information and
  research.
• Promotes
  clinical practice based on best evidence.
• Promotes
  a culture of patient-centered care.  Works effectively with
  the Patient Experience Program Manager to assure the patient/family
  experience is of the highest quality.
• Demonstrates
  ability to work effectively and collaboratively with physician leaders
  and colleagues in the departments to assure quality in the provision of
  patient care.