Nurse Manager, RN - Nursing - Full time - Day Shift

The Registerd Nurse (RN) Manager is responsible for the oversight of nursing operations throughout the Samuels Clinic.  This includes, but is not limited to, the management of clinical nursing practice, staff recruitment, retention, labor relations, supply chain and budget, staffing, employee performance evaluation, quality improvement, staff education, medical records, internal and external regulatory and survey requirements. 

The Nurse Manager collaborates with multiple professionals to support and coordinate the provision/management of patient care. Works closely with the Nursing Clinical Director, Physician Leader, and staff to ensure that the Service/Unit maintains the highest standards of patient care and is responsive to the needs of the patient & family and the organization.

 Clinical/Technical/Service 

• Responsible to the Nursing Supervisor of the given division
• Functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, the current Federal and State
• Regulations governing the use and dispensing of methadone, the guidelines for patient care set by the Program’s Administration and the philosophy of the Patient Care Services Department of the hospital
• Maintains standards of nursing care and practice by supervising and evaluating nursing personnel
• Plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates and facilitates the delivery of nursing care through the creative utilization of professional nursing expertise
• Recognizes patient’s problems and participates in their resolution
• Contributes to the maintenance of a professional setting that allows for growth and development of patients and staff
• Participates in formulating, interpreting, and implementing nursing service programs
• Periodically reviews with nursing staff the maintenance of complete and accurate patientcare and narcotic records
• Participates in the orientation and evaluation of new nursing staff
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area
• Age Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)
  a.   Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group
  b.   Modifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatment
  c.   Provides care for patients based on age-specific needs
  d.   Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate
   

Organizational/Managerial

• Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities
• Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information
• Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies
• Maintains a nursing unit in compliance with the regulations of New York State Department of
• Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
• Interprets the hospitals nursing policy and standards related to patient care in clinics
• Oversee the assignment/delegation of nursing functions and responsibilities in assigned clinics in the absence of the Head/Charge Nurse
• Supervises and evaluates nursing staff performance with the Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor
• Assists the Division Nursing Supervisor in monitoring nursing staff attendance and adherence to program policies
• Participates in counseling and disciplining of staff, when appropriate
• Monitors all security aspects of the medication process
• Reviews patient and narcotic records in a timely manner
• Monitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies in the clinic(s)
• Interviews prospective employees and collaborates with the Division Nursing Supervisor in evaluating their personal attributes and professional qualifications
   

Educational/Professional Development

• Participates in the development of other staff members
• Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements
• Identifies learning strengths and needs
• Utilizes learning resources
• Participates in the hospitals Continuous Quality Improvement Program and maintains Standards of Care
• Makes recommendations regarding standards of patient care and policies for Patient Care
• Services Department and appropriate support services
• Demonstrates willingness to evaluate own nursing practice
• Keeps abreast of current nursing literature
• Avails self of continuing education programs/professional conferences/seminars/workshops
• Keeps abreast of legal and political issues related to health care and nursing
• Counsels staff with regard to pursuing on-going formal education
• Encour