Nurse/RN Manager
Company: Community Healthcare Network
Location: Jamaica
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Community Healthcare Network is seeking a RN Manager to Assists
the clinic clients in addressing health problems; executes
physicians' orders, diagnoses and treats human responses to actual
or potential health problems through such services as case finding,
health counseling and provision of care supportive to or
retroactive of life and well-being. Fulfills functions categorized
as independent, interdependent and dependent. Responsible for the
overall functioning of an assigned area of the Ambulatory Care
Department. Maintains a smooth patient flow in the area under
his/her supervision. Recommends and implements procedures to
improve the quality of service and maintain efficiency. Responsible
for case management and patient care delivery through nursing
assessment, nursing intervention, patient education, patient care
coordination and utilization of referral services, as part of the
health care system. Assists in providing treatment and addresses
noncompliance and other patient follow-up issues. Participates in
planning, coordination and the delivery of patient education,
health enhancement and disease prevention activities on behalf of
community residents and patients, while maintaining standards of
professional nursing.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists the clinic clients in addressing health problems; executes
physicians' orders, diagnoses and treats human responses to actual
or potential health problems through such services as case finding,
health counseling and provision of care supportive to or
retroactive of life and well-being. Fulfills functions categorized
as independent, interdependent and dependent. Responsible for the
overall functioning of an assigned area of the Ambulatory Care
Department. Maintains a smooth patient flow in the area under
his/her supervision. Recommends and implements procedures to
improve the quality of service and maintain efficiency. Responsible
for case management and patient care delivery through nursing
assessment, nursing intervention, patient education, patient care
coordination and utilization of referral services, as part of the
health care system. Assists in providing treatment and addresses
noncompliance and other patient follow-up issues. Participates in
planning, coordination and the delivery of patient education,
health enhancement and disease prevention activities on behalf of
community residents and patients, while maintaining standards of
professional nursing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
1. Coordinates clinic activity.
2. Coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of
the nursing regime for all clinic patients/clients.
3. Records, reports and interprets nursing services and client's
responses.
4. Collaborates with appropriate members of the health team to
facilitate the highest quality of services.
5. Identifies components of the nursing regime which may be
delegated to allied nursing personnel and provides teaching and
guidance as necessary.
* Participates in the evaluation of allied nursing personnel (i.e.,
LPN, MA).
7. Supervises all referrals and follow-up including correspondence
thereto.
8. Implements maintenance and interpretation of standards of
nursing practice.
9. Reviews and analyzes trends pertinent to delivery of nursing
care services and collaborates with Director of Nursing for
innovation.
10. Participates in interdepartmental and interdisciplinary meeting
which influences or determines policies affecting nursing
practice.
11. Assists the Center Director in the maintenance of a system of
peer review for nursing personnel and allied nursing personnel.
12. Assists the Center Director in the maintenance of a clinic
inventory system (medical equipment) that is effective and
efficient.
13. Prioritizes and designates assignments and responsibilities to
staff to ensure productivity of the area.
14. Implements specific responsibilities as delegated by the Center
Director and Director of Nursing.
15. Periodically submits reports to Center Director and Director of
Nursing as required.
16. Shares information with the Director of Nursing that is
pertinent to patient care.
17. Prepares and coordinates material and information at staff
meetings, workshops or other professional meeting working towards
improvement of the delivery of patient care.
18. Maintains, updates and ensures completion of patient medical
records.
19. Maintains nursing competence through participation in
continuing professional education and other appropriate learning
experiences.
20. Provides supervision to personnel in their assigned area of the
Ambulatory Care Dept.
21. Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN
staff as appropriate, with respect to their confidentiality and
privacy.
22. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Certificate/License required:
* Currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in New
York State.
* Current CPR certificate or plan to attend a CPR training course
within six (6) months of employment.
* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* At least one year experience in supervisory capacity; service
experience, preferably in primary care, maternal and child health,
and/or public health preferred.
* At least one year in Community Health
* Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional
development.
* Interest and knowledge of current practices in the broad field of
primary care.
* Ability to relate comfortably and professionally to all
clients/patients in discussing their needs for health
education.
* Ability to work both independently and cooperatively to meet the
objectives of the program.
* Must be able to organize own work and supervise both
professionals and non-professionals and to relate to total service
program.
* Ability to multi-task under pressure
* Ability to evaluate patients in the context of their
community
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently on assignments
and projects.
* Strong interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
* Ability to stand, walk or sit for an extended period of time.
* Ability to hear within normal range.
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
* Specific vision abilities required close vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.
* Deal with agitated clients.
* Extended periods of time at a computer.
* Noise level is moderate.
* Possible exposure to clients with infectious diseases.
Keywords: Community Healthcare Network, New York , Nurse/RN Manager, Executive , Jamaica, New York
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