What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN SERVICE UNIT DEPARTMENT MANAGER position at Powelson Consulting?
Job Description
Powelson Consulting
www.powelsonconsulting.com
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We are a recruiting firm with a large variety of positions in many industries throughout all 50-states. Our clients are currently only located in the United States of America.
We currently DO NOT have C2C or VISA roles
Manages a large unit or multiple units providing ambulatory services. Ensures staff provides high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical practice standards, budgets, and staff development.
Essential Responsibilities :
Manages the operations of a large unit or multiple units. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in establishing, implementing, and maintaining patient care and quality service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations.
Acts as patient advocate resolving patient care issues.
Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care.
Develops and monitors budgets and resource allocations.
Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care / service.
Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Provides ongoing staff development.
Manages and resolves human resource, labor relations, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.
Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policies and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Collaborates with Physician Team Leader and Department Chief in developing the level of patient services and the day-to-day operations of the department.
Requirements
5 Years of Experience in Nursing, specifically management / leadership
5 Years of Experience, Supervisory
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or 4 years in a directly-related field)
Registered Nurse (RN), California
Basic Life Support (BLS)
PALS / PEARS, and / or ACLS Certifications
- may be required
Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations
Respiratory / Sleep / Pulmonology experience
3 years of experience in an Outpatient Care Settings
Master's Degree preferred
Clinical Specialization in area of practice
