Nurse Manager- High Risk Clinic

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*** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as  assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.
* • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
* • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
* Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative).
* Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
* Provide day – day operational oversight of RGV clinics
* Organizes, manages, delegates licensed and unlicensed staff in the delivery of patient care in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and procedures.
* Addresses staffing needs to ensure smooth clinic throughout.
* Creates the monthly schedule for staff and clinics, adjusts as needed
* Monitors the schedule and intercedes proactively when there is an issue.
* Monitors safety, infection control and quality to ensure that standards are met.
* Supports referring physician needs to promote ease of access for those patients requiring specialized care. Support’s departmental providers to ensure that supplies, equipment, and staffing are readily available, as appropriate.
* Provide secondary support to the clinic Director for other clinic sites
* Reviews incoming referrals and establishes a follow up time frame
* Participate in the Vermont Oxford Database for ELBW infants
* Establishes evidenced based practice guidelines
* Present performance data reports and discuss findings at appropriate forum.
* Participate in meetings with the Department Director, Medical Directors, and staff.
* Investigate, plan, develop and support opportunities or expansion of services.
* Establish annual departmental goals and objectives.
* Provides outreach to the community, hospitals, and pediatricians/specialists
* Plan and conduct staff meetings to keep staff informed.
* Involve the Director, the Medical Directors, and staff in establishing practice standards and research projects. Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team.
* Manage equipment and supplies.
* Assess and meet supply and equipment requirements, including managing inventory.
* Ensure that regular quality and control and cleaning is performed on all equipment as appropriate. Communicate with reps for samples, equipment, and services
* Establish and ensure tracking of maintenance and problem log for all equipment
* Ensure appropriate in-service with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.
* Provide training as needed to assure quality control is performed appropriately.
* Develop innovative ways to utilize existing resources safely and effectively.
* Integrate and promote department/service, professional practice, and hospital goals into practice.
* Coaches staff in how to improve performance through educational applications.
* Develops goals annually to address the specific department developmental needs of staff.
* Assumes a leadership role and acts as a “change agent” role model.
* Promotes collaboration and shares responsibility for conflict resolution as evidenced by observed communications and resolutions.
* Provides written and/or verbal feedback for staff regarding evaluation of effectiveness in accomplishing the department goals and work performance of the department.
* Serves as a consultant to patient care provider staff, faculty,…