Nurse Manager- Women's Health

Nurse Manager

JOB LOCATION:

Harris and Smith OBGYN Patterson Place 5324 McFarland Dr Ste 200, Durham, NC 27707

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Nurse Manager for Harris and Smith OBGYN in Durham, NC to manage and coordinate patient care and personnel needs in a Duke Health Integrated Practice Clinic.  This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of ambulatory health care services, programs and activities.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and supports the planning and delivery of direct patient care using the nursing care process in accordance with physician orders and established procedures. Analyze, develop and maintain an effective and efficient nursing care delivery system that reflects patient and family needs across the continuum; achieving desired outcomes.
• Collaborate in the development, implementation and expansion of learning opportunities and skill development for all nursing staff.
• Manage various personnel actions including, but not limited to hiring, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions and scheduling; and counsel and conduct formal discipline of clinical staff.
• Identify clinical operational needs; manage appropriate level of equipment and supplies and monitors equipment maintenance. Assess the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety, and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSH, JCAHO, etc.).
• Cultivate exemplary customer service throughout the organization; promote effective communication skills to include, but not limited to problem solving, assertiveness, and support for team members, feedback, active listening and conflict resolution.
• Promote education for patients, patient families and the community; participate in direct patient care activities as a targeted strategy for role modeling or information gathering.
• Collaborate with Health Center Administrator in determining the fiscal requirements of the specific clinic; submit budgetary recommendations, including necessary nursing personnel and patient care materials necessary for the provision of care.
• Develop, document, implement and monitor written policies and procedures reflective of the ambulatory health care site mission settlement and objectives. Manage specific clinic in absence of Health Care Administrator/Practice Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients.
• Develop and implement processes to enhance clinic operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of 3 years RN experience is required. 
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BCLS certification required.

JOB HOURS:

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.