Nurse Manager SP - Outpatient

Assists with the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures, standards of performance and productivity, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control, and other regulatory requirements. Collaborates with other departments for coordination, troubleshooting, and problem-solving of related issues. Participates in quality improvement activities. Submits monthly and annual reports on a timely basis. Maintains required (patient or none patient-related) records, data, reports, and statistics for administrative purposes. Attends meetings as required. Participates in own performance review. Be open to constructive feedback and integrate recommendations into practice. Assumes responsibility for meeting Joint Commission International (JCI)-required mandatory education, ( e.g. fire, safety, Basic Life Support (BLS), infection control, and others ). Coordinates and directs the daily patient care/clinic operations of the Outpatient area(s). Maintains a continuous physical presence within the outpatient area(s) and responds to requests for assistance. Assigns personnel to patients based on the acuity of patient care needs and staff availability. Conducts frequent rounds throughout the outpatient area(s) to ensure appropriate functioning. Facilitates patient flow in the outpatient area(s). Checks on staffing of each unit, monitors, and makes changes as required to cover for illness, increase in acuity, and vacations, providing adequate coverage of the unit. Analyzes workload and skill mix requirements to meet patient care needs. Coordinates overall patient flow processes with outpatient area(s) management. Investigates and reports errors, and incidents/accidents such as patient falls or injuries, medication errors, etc. Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet patient care needs. Plans for the use of material resources by projecting needs over the calendar year. Monitors equipment usage and maintenance. Oversees and follows up on various required data collection in the Outpatient area(s). Reports (in writing) problematic situations/observed deficiencies or policy breakage. Takes corrective action when violations occur. Inspects unit daily for staff compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards. Minimum of seven (7) years of nursing experience in Outpatient Nursing. Minimum of three (3) years of Managerial Experience in Outpatient Nursing. Knowledge of Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA). Skills in Leadership and Management. Ability to speak and write in English fluently.