Nurse Manager - Full-time
Location: New Haven, CT
Required Qualifications:
• Connecticut Registered Nurse certification is required (BSN preferred); a combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and supervise others.
• Ability to act discreetly and with diplomacy in personnel management and patient care services.
• Knowledge and experience in a primary care setting, including program development and quality assurance methodology; familiarity with PDSA and Lean methodology.
• A minimum of 2 years of ambulatory care experience, in an FQHC setting, and 1 year of supervisory experience in an ambulatory setting is required.
• Demonstrated ability to independently carry out assignments and nursing tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, patient registries, web-based tools, and the use of an EHR.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and relevant procedures.
• Excellent written, electronic, and oral communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Bi-lingual with fluency in Spanish.
Job Description
• Work collaboratively with providers and support staff to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Direct, organize, and supervise the work of nursing staff, which includes registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and medical assistants (MAs).
• Coordinate nursing efforts to ensure effective patient care and compliance with quality standards.
• Provide primary clinical operation oversight including scheduling, billing functions, and patient care.
• Develop and monitor employee performance plans; evaluate nursing and support staff activity and take corrective action as needed.
• Assist in the recruitment, development, orientation, and training of nursing and clinical staff.
• Serve as a clinical leader in various projects and forums.
• Ensure integration of nursing services with other patient care services.
• Oversee efficient processing of patients; ensure compliance with quality assurance, Joint Commission, UDS standards, and infection control activities.
• Manage data collection systems for grants and report statistical data as necessary.
• Attend mandatory supervisory nursing meetings and occasional weekend trainings.
• Perform ongoing assessments and data collection focused on quality metrics.
• Engage in performance improvement activities to enhance processes and advance clinical excellence.
• Provide direct nursing care services, including administering medications, assessment, planning, treatment, and evaluation of patient care.
• Document patient responses to treatment and care provided as per guidelines.
Benefits:
• Tremendous Career Growth Opportunities!
• Senior management and leadership are very well respected by the team!
• Great work environment with a family-like work culture!
• Medical, Dental and Vision + 401k + Tuition Assistance + Disability