Interim Maternal and Child Health Nurse Manager
Company: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Location: Lowell
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Please note this is a temporary roleJOB SUMMARYUnder the
supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager (NM) is
responsible for the daily operations of the Pediatric Department
and supervising nursing and ancillary personnel. The NM directs
assignments and activities of professional nursing personnel and
ancillary staff and assists in performance evaluations. The NM
participates in and monitors performance improvement as they relate
to patient care.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe assigned
duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:Staff
Development and ManagementAssist and support in all human resources
functions for nursing and ancillary service including hiring,
firing, and disciplinary action; maintains appropriate
documentation and ensures compliance with all policies and
requirementsManages staff schedules and coverage to meet patient
care and regulatory requirementsAssumes managerial duties for
performance evaluations and maintains systems to provide regular
feedback and evaluation for employeesWorks closely with supervisors
and other Managers to maintain positive patient care atmosphere in
Health CenterAssist the Director of Nursing in developing and
implementing staff training and development programs to meet
continuing education and contractual requirements and to further
knowledge of medical care and working in team environmentProgram
Planning and ManagementAssist the Director of Nursing to provide
overall direction and guidance for nursing programsWorks closely
with Director of Nursing, departments Chiefs, and other Managers,
as appropriate, to ensure that nursing program and ancillary meet
patient care and regulatory requirementsOversees and controls
supplies that directly impact patient care (e.g., ordering and
charging of stock medications, medical supplies and patient care
equipment and/or supplies)Quality ManagementAssist the Director of
Nursing to provide Quality Management direction and oversight for
nursing and ancillary activitiesActively participates in Clinical
Quality Committee and ensures that regular monitors are conducted
and reported onLeads and/or participates in various special
projects teams to address areas of concernClinical
ComplianceAssures that nursing and ancillary staff practice within
their individual scopes of practiceAssist in the development of
policies and procedures and ensures that they comply with all
regulatory and standards requirementsParticipates in or conducts
regular meetings with staff to ensure understanding of all Policy &
ProceduresParticipates as needed in all program, licensure and
other external audits and in the preparation of Corrective Action
PlansParticipates in meetings as required JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE:Minimum of three years' experience in direct patient
care in PediatricsMinimum of three years increasingly responsible
nursing management experienceExcellent verbal and written
communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and
interpersonal skillsComputer skillsTRAINING, EDUCATION AND
LICENSURE:Current Massachusetts RN licenseBSN PreferredBCLSWe are
an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered
for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran
or disability status.HP1
Keywords: LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, Lowell , Interim Maternal and Child Health Nurse Manager, Healthcare , Lowell, Massachusetts
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