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Center Nurse
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
REPORT TO: Nursing Supervisor
STATUS: Exempt
UNION AFFILIATION: Nonunion/Union
(Depending on assignment)
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Center Nurse shall be responsible and accountable
for the general supervision, planning, direction and
evaluation of all aspects of nursing care. He or she
shall ensure the quality and deliver of nursing care
for all patients. The RN Nursing Supervisor will be
accountable for all phases of clinical education
and training of the non-physician/clinical staff
as such might pertain to the delivery of care.
Additionally, the RN Nursing Supervisor will
oversee the Center’s O.S.H.A. compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide monitoring and recordkeeping of all medical support activities, including the schedule for testing of equipment, sterilization of instruments and activities aimed at meeting all regulatory and Company requirements.
- Will share responsibility for the ongoing training of medical support staff. Will additionally be responsible for providing in-service sessions on related clinical topics, policies and procedures.
- Assists physicians and administrative staff in measuring and achieving center performance standards in accordance with medical records documentation standards, NCQA requirements, New York State and City Department of Health regulations.
- Completes or arrange for the completion of all center logs and forms which monitor quality of care aspects in the center, including, but not limited to recall logs, follow up mechanisms and services’ referral forms.
- Actively participate and contribute in Group and center quality management
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization ability, time management and ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to successfully manage a large and multi-tasked staff.
- Excellent clinical expertise and decision-making.
- Ability to exercise prudent and independent judgment, relative decision making with a high degree of accountability.
- Outstanding interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A minimum four (4) years progressive nursing and/or clinical experience are required. Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement nursing plans. Prior successful experience managing various clinical departments or a multi-tasked staff of at least 10 people. Knowledge of various regulatory and compliance procedures.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Registered Nurse degree and a valid New York State nursing license.
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