Nursing Manager, RN
Family Health Centers of San DiegoAbout the role
Impact Lives, Impact Community
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.
Job Description
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for an experienced nurse manager to train new nurses and supervise existing staff. The nurse manager sets the standard of care in a healthcare facility, manages assigned funds for the department, and responds to complaints from patients.
To be successful as a nurse manager you must have patience when training new staff.
Under the supervision of the Clinic Director and guidance of the Nursing Manager provides operational management of the nursing services at the Logan Heights Family Health Center in support to all physicians and providers in order to maximize access for patients and facilitate the delivery of prompt, quality health care.
Job Responsibilities
Assists providers in meeting productivity standards through development of efficient patient flow systems that ensure optimal patient flow with patients processed efficiently and walk-ins triaged expediently.
In cooperation with LHFHC Charge Nurses, coordinates orientation and training of all nursing personnel at the Logan Heights Family Health Center.
Assists Clinic Director, LVN Charge Nurses and/or Nursing Director in the development of training for the nursing staff to include patient education, sharpening of nursing skills, emergency procedures, etc.
Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that patients receive quality care in an effective and timely manner.
Ensures nursing staff provide appropriate and complete documentation in all patient records and in all provider/nurse communications.
Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that the crash cart/crash box is checked per policy and that medications and supplies are checked monthly for expiration.
Remains in close contact with Clinic Director and/or Nursing Director for information exchange, problem resolution, scheduling, staffing and other related issues.
Participates with management in organizational long-term planning and the development of strategic initiatives.
Provides effective counseling/guidance to employees. Administers corrective action promptly when needed. Fosters an environment that promotes development and professional growth of employees. Maximizes output from subordinates through an effective, supportive management style.
Provides leadership and nurse supervision to Charge and Assistant Charge Nurses at the LHFHC.
Ensures all regulatory standards are met or exceeded and adhered to on an on-going basis (JCAHO, CLIA, DHS – Licensing & Certification, OSHA, etc.)
Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses performing orientation and annual performance evaluations.
Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that Mock Codes are conducted according to the annual calendar.
Works with LHFHC Charge Nurses ensuring that logs are completed appropriately, including temperature logs, autoclave logs, etc.
Works cooperatively with other team members in activities related to ensuring health center implementation of all quality concepts, including infection control program, patient satisfaction, etc.
Recruits, trains, develops, engages and retains an accountable workforce.
Ensures applicable regulatory and department standards are adhered to on an on-going basis (The Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.).
Leads, educates, coaches and mentors others on LEAN continuous process improvement philosophy, tools and application to accomplish organizational goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Current California RN license required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
Medical Assistant diploma from an approved course. Current American H
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