Nursing Manager - RE Pharmacy

About Us:

River’s Edge Pharmacy has become a leader in infusion therapy services. Administered by specially trained infusion nurses, these services are provided at standalone locations, physicians’ offices or at home through a huge network of nursing agencies. Each location provides individualized care in a private setting for procedures including IVIg, Hemophilia, Biologics, Chemotherapy, and much more.

THE RIVER’S EDGE STORY

River’s Edge Pharmacy started in Rancho Mirage, CA in 2008 to address the need for compassionate care by specialty pharmacies. In 2013, the Company moved to a larger facility in Palm Desert, CA.

The successful execution of River’s Edge Pharmacy’s growth strategy led to the opening of a total of nine infusion locations and two pharmacies in California.

Since the expansion, River’s Edge Pharmacy has become the specialty pharmacy and infusion service provider of choice for patients and physicians seeking exceptional expertise, human kindness, and professional guidance.

The team of pharmacists, technicians, and care experts at River’s Edge Pharmacy serve as patient advocates by combining professional expertise with caring support. These services are all part of River’s Edge Pharmacy’s commitment to helping patients live better lives while navigating the complicated world of medicine and health insurance.

Position Overview:
The Nursing Manager is responsible for the overall direction of home health clinical services in both the pharmacy and infusion centers. The Nursing Manager establishes, initiates, implements, and evaluates goals and objectives for home health quality services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.

• Provides leadership efforts to ensure survey readiness and accreditation compliance.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and all relevant regulations (state, federal, and professional standards: i.e. Boards of Nursing, HHA, and Medicare Conditions of Participation).
• Communicate with the pharmacy, infusion centers, and billing offices, as well as nursing and home health agencies to coordinate patient infusions and resolve medication issues.
• Collaborate with the clinical team on nursing orders for home infusion and infusion centers.
• Oversee training, competency evaluations, and professional development for the nursing team.
• Manage nursing workflow, documentation, and billing processes.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and orienting new nurses; plan and execute in-service programs.
• Address patient complaints, unusual occurrences, and accident reports.
• Review nursing contracts and approve invoices.
• Implement and monitor systems for nursing care and documentation.
• Develop and maintain tactical plans for nursing resources, including agency relationships and education.
• Analyze clinical documentation to adjust staffing and submit reports to leadership.
• Maintain clinical proficiency in nutritional support, infusion therapy, and infection control.
• Serve as a primary nurse case manager when needed.
• Direct performance improvement and risk management activities for the nursing program.
• Mentor staff, conduct evaluations, and provide feedback to foster individual and team growth.

Plus – may perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required Associates Degree or equivalent in Nursing
• Preferred (if applicable): BSN

Experience:

• Associates of Science in Nursing as granted by an accredited school of nursing (required)
• 5 years as a practicing RN or equivalent experience
• IV therapy certification (preferred)

Types of Skills/Licenses or Certificates:

• Thorough knowledge of Nursing laws and regulations. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment, with occasional visits to Infusion Centers, Patient Homes, Doctors Offices & Pharmacies
• Occasional travel within Southern California may be required.
• Full-time position with standard business hours; flexibility to work additional hours during peak periods is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.