Nurse Manager - MedCura Health
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
About the Job
Overview:
Performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating in the clinical area. Calls for high level of independent judgment. Ability to set patient care as a priority. Plans, supervises, and coordinates daily activities of the Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Assists in the training and orientation of new personnel.
Qualifications:- Graduate of an approved Nursing education program.
- Current, unrestrictive license as an LPN or RN by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- At least 3 years experience in an ambulatory health care setting as well as possess expertise in management of a clinical medical assistant.
- Current CPR certification (BCLS by AHA).
- Thorough knowledge of nursing procedures in an ambulatory health care setting and clinical expertise.
- Background in working with adult, pediatric and multi cultural populations.
- Familiarity in case management with obesity, hypertension and diabetes.
- Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
- Excellent phone etiquette.
- Serves as the Nurse Manager and back-up triage for the Stone Mountain location of MedCura Health, Inc. Performs and directs nursing care and patient education as appropriate; develops and monitors patient care plans for assigned patients, completes treatments or procedures ordered by physicians or mid-level providers and assists them with any procedures when necessary.
- Manages the orientation and continued training and competencies for all clinical support staff.
- Performs performance evaluations for clinical support staff as required by company guidelines.
- Directs patient flow in the medical treatment area and assures the accuracy and completion of medical records. Maintains adequate stock of medical supplies including sample and formulary medication.
- Assures that all equipment is in good repair and working order.
- Assures that ALL clinical record logs and reports are accurately and thoroughly prepared, and that they are submitted timely.
- Monitor and oversee compliance with all Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program rules and regulations, including submitting monthly comprehensive reports to generate vaccine orders.
- Assists in supervising and scheduling of the medical and dental assistants as needed for efficient operation of the center.
- Continues to maintain appropriate nursing certification through clinical medical education or continuing educational units.
- Participates in any pertinent in-service education planned by the center to improve job performance.
- Checks and maintains the emergency cart on the area, works with medical emergencies under the supervision of the RN and/or MD, identifies and takes appropriate actions on medical emergencies as specified by BCLS protocols.
- Participates in off-site activities which include meetings, seminars, workshops, health fairs, and community presentations.
- Assists in maintaining OSHA and CLIA regulation for OCHC.
- Makes referrals to outside agencies upon request of the MD.
- Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing policies and procedures. Ability to perform IV therapy independently utilizing universal and patient safety. Initiates cardiac monitoring via 2-lead or 12-leave EKG’s specified by MD.
Source : MedCura Health