Assoc Administrative Nursing Manager

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Job Summary

The Montefiore Associate Administrative Nurse Manager maintains standards of the practice for nursing as defined by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice and Nursing's Social Policy Statement.

Responsible for the day to day operations of a specialized nursing unit(s) in collaboration with the DPH directs and coordinates patient and unit activities in an environment that supports excellence, ensuring the continual delivery of quality patient care, in compliance with MMC policies and standards. Assists the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of select group of patients; participates in educational activities related to the clinical specialty; participates in clinical research studies. Occasionally, participates in direct

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates professional growth and accountability for own practice and facilitates the professional growth and development of assigned associates.
  * Supports the mission, vision, critical success factors, goals, and Standards of Nursing of Montefiore Medical Center.
  * Supports organizational mission, vision and care center performance measures and facilitates standards of performance.
  * Participates in project management as a leader/facilitator in planned change.
  * Performs within the scope of practice as defined by the New York State Department of Education.
  * Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization.
  * Participates in Hospital/care center committees.
  * Develops staff through nurturing, evaluating, teaching, mentoring and coaching associates to achieve optimum performance and facilitates a work environment conducive to the achievement of one's potential.
  * In collaboration with DPH, creates a culture and participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of performance improvement initiatives.
  * Creates and fosters an environment conducive to integration of ideas from team members to improve practices and delivery of care.
  * Makes changes based on research outcomes and established practices of nursing care.
• Defines and implements a patient care delivery system that assures effective outcomes.
  * Collaborates, develops, consults, plans care delivery to the age-specific needs of the patient population.
  * Assess and evaluate patient needs and responses to the care rendered by the health care team.
  * Responsible for the overall quality of patient care, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
  * Serves as role model and directs the delivery of quality nursing care appropriate to the age of the patient served by providing guidance and support to interdisciplinary health care providers.
  * Assists MMC associates in identifying learning needs and planning learning activities to meet those needs.
  * Participates in the planning and evaluation of the overall program in response to health care needs, health care trends, clinical personnel's learning needs, organizational needs and goals and needs of the care center.
  * Designs educational offerings and learning experiences using the principles of education and adult learning in all educational activities.
  * Develops, implements and evaluates standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.
  * Develops and maintains systems which support efficient and effective functioning of designated clinical care area.
  * Responsible for the overall quality of patient care including developing, implementing and evaluating ongoing quality improvement activities to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory standards.
  * Identifies, responds to and investigates potential and actual risk management issues.
  * Manages human resources inclusive of recruitment, hiring, evaluation, retention, progressive discipline and termination.
  * Interprets and communicates hospital policies and procedures to members of the health care team.
  * Utilizes analytical skills in problem solving and clinical decision making.
  * Assesses opportunities to enhance positive outcomes for patients and their families.
  * Intervenes appropriately in the management of patient care.
  * Escalates problems to the DPH/appropriate other person.
• Demonstrates responsibility for all administrative issues within the School Health Program.
  * Identifies actual and potential high risk situations and quality issues with appropriate interventions as needed including resolution and referral.
  * Participates in the development of interdisciplinary Service Agreements:
  * Serves as resource and interprets the policies and procedures in:
  * Administrative Policy and Procedure Manual.
  * Nursing Administrative Manual.
  * Human Resources Manual.
  * Patient Care Manual.
  * Fire and Disaster Manual.
  * Infection Control Manual.
  * Job Description Manual.
  * 1199 Collective Bargaining Agreements.
  * NYS/NYC DOH Guidelines.
  * School Health Policy and Procedures.
  
  * Identifies and intervenes appropriately in various administrative issues including:
  * Coordination of admissions and transfers.
  * Consents, patient elopements, leaving against medical advice.
  * Police intervention via security.
  * Patient and family complaints.
  * Ancillary department issues - CT Scan, MRI, specimen, transportation, X-Ray, and reporting delays, and Infection Control.
  * Patient emergencies, cardiac arrest, security code, fire and disaster, and street calls.
  * Conducts site-based Infection Control rounds and TJC audits to ensure School Health is in compliance.
  * Coordinates and oversees on boarding of new Nursing staff in accordance with policy and procedure.
  * Coordination of nursing care services for patients with a DOE Medication Administration Form.
  * Vaccine Management within School Health.
  * Patient Supplied Medication Management within School Health.
  
  * Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to direct, coordinate and evaluate patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
  * Directs, coordinates and evaluates patient care based on assessment of data that includes: age of the patient, sensory deficits, psychomotor deficits, maturational age, biopsychosocial, spiritual, and physiological needs; patient and family response.
• Facilitates and promotes the delivery of Patient/Family Centered Care to a divergent customer population.
  ADA (X)
  * Ensure that all associates provide customer service that is compliant with the following:
  * Recognizes the family as defined by the patient.
  * Honors the diversity of patients/family.
  * Respects patient and family as people with rights, responsibilities, and choices regarding their health and lifestyle.
  * Believes environmental designs and conditions are key to healing, nurturing and independence of patient/family.
  * Accepts family as being the constant in patient's life. Solicits and incorporates the Patient/Family's input and active participation in the plan of care.
• Assist the DPH in the prudent fiscal management of human and material resources to support the fiscal viability of the Medical Center.
  ADA (X)
  * Monitor and forecast expenditures for the School Health Nursing Dept.
  * Establishes and monitors supply utilization to deliver patient care services.
  * Generates proposals to support new programs.
  * Consults on the procurement of quality equipment through authorized rental or borrowing in a cost-effective manner.
• Integrates Management/leadership skills into daily clinical/administrative practice.
  * Consistently demonstrates:
  * Decisive Risk Taking: Takes informed risks after careful and deliberate consideration of available information and weighs the cost/benefit of action versus inaction.
  * Emotional Maturity: Exhibits a controlled, even temperament when dealing with people and issues in both positive and negative situations.
  * Empowerment: Shows confidence in the ability of others by delegating work and authority to others as appropriate and by actively soliciting feedback and opinions on issues that affect the work of the unit or group.
  * Implementation: Executes plans, policies, programs and projects in an organized and timely manner.
  * Strategic Innovation: Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and change in work and business practices, procedures, and policies in the context and in anticipation of changing business requirements, trends, and technology.
  * Service Orientation & Process Improvement: Proactively identifies and evolving customer service needs and gaps and seeks to make improvements on a continuous basis.
  * Team Leadership: Forms and leads effective teams to accomplish departmental, divisional and organizational objectives.
  * Human Resource Management: Communicates clear expectations, provides regular feedback and coaching and conducts effective performance reviews.
  * Work Environment & Safety: Maintains up-to-date equipment and takes accountability for a work environment which is safe, clean, orderly, and free of potential hazards.
  * Meeting Management: Conducts focused, purposeful, and efficient meetings that are considerate of participants' time.
  * Technical and Professional Knowledge: Maintains and/or demonstrates the appropriate technical and/or professional knowledge base required by the position.
• Integrates the standards of excellence into daily clinical practice.
  * Consistently demonstrates:
  * Respect: Honors and values each person.
  * Effective Communication: Effectively listens, conveys, and receives ideas, information, and direction.
  * Sensitivity: Demonstrates willingness and ability to listen and understand others' feelings, needs and circumstances.
  * Professionalism: Demonstrates confidence, competence and pride in work and appearance.
  * Exceeding Expectations: Assists others without being asked.
  * Courtesy: Treats everyone with kindness and care.
  * Teamwork: Builds cooperative, constructive working relationships.

Qualifications

• BSN Required
• 1-3 years Clinical experience 2+ years, in related area Required
• ED/Critical Care experience preferred
• NYS RN License & Registration Required
• Effective management skills necessary to organize, direct and evaluate the activities of nursing and hospital personnel.
• Analytical skills necessary for problem solving and clinical decision making.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Adapts well to change
• Proficient with customer service principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification through AHA upon hire is required
• Infection Control and Barrier Precautions Certificate upon hire is required