Assistant Nurse Manager

Central Health - Austin, TX

Job Title: Assistant Nurse Manager

Position: Nurse Manager Support

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: 106-114K DOE

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City: Austin

State: TX

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Job Responsibilities

Collaborates with the patient’s care team including primary care team, specialists, home care, hospital team, and any others involved with the patient’s care to optimize clinical outcomes.
Performs Nurse Manager duties in the absence of NM.
Supervises assigned staff, establishing work assignments and priorities in relation to nursing services available.
Conducts weekly review and adjustment of timecards and time off requests.
Provides input for performance evaluations, monitors orientation of new hires, and coaches/counsels staff in conjunction with NMO and HR.
Monitors health center equipment needs and ensures compliance with infection control standards, CLIA, and Radiology regulations.
Monitors compliance with standards of care for on-site treatments and procedures, administration of medications, and timely clinical workflows.
Enhances patient experience by addressing and resolving patient issues in a timely manner.
Conducts daily patient care huddles.
Responsible for approving payroll and administering performance evaluations in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
Completes daily/weekly quality assurance checklists and delegates tasks appropriately to staff.
Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and Central Health Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensures adherence to applicable vaccine policies and may serve as Vaccine Coordinator or backup Coordinator.
Supports Provider teams by assisting with in-basket management, refilling medications, and triaging patients as appropriate.
Practices AIDET during each patient interaction to enhance the patient experience.
Participates in the hiring process for new staff members by conducting interviews and making recommendations.
Acts as a resource to Medical Assistants and other clinical team members.
Responds to all clinic codes.
Assists in developing departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.
Maintains awareness of key performance indicators/metrics and coordinates interventions to improve patient outcomes.
Coordinates and attends staff meetings and education offerings.
Supports organizational initiatives to promote a positive workplace culture.
Serves on committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer and patient care
High degree of knowledge in nursing practice and documentation requirements
High level of problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Strong application of Microsoft Office and electronic health records

Preferred Skills

Experience leading teams with patient care coordination
Clinical workflow development and nursing triage
Experience with Epic

Requirements

Experience: Two years supervisory experience in a healthcare environment.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

License & Certification:

Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through approved American Heart Association or Red Cross

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Nurses are committed to providing a collaborative environment for quality patient care.
Leaders model a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values.