Nurse Manager-Ambulatory (Administration)

Nemours is seeking a Nurse Manager-Ambulatory, to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Orlando, Florida.

The Ambulatory Clinic Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for the clinical operations, quality, and service of assigned clinic locations and divisions.  This position is responsible for ensuring adequate clinical and support staffing, meeting daily operational requirements, and addressing operations needs as they arise. The Manager promotes patient- and family-centric care and helps facilitate Nemours’ shared governance model for ambulatory care, modeling the Nemours Standards of Behavior and Values.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Promotes a patient and family-centered care model promoting the nurse patient partnership and the professional role of the nurse.
• Manages assigned Ambulatory Clinic staff promoting a healthy work and learning environment.
  • Insures adequate training of new staff and ongoing training of existing staff.
  • Maintains adequate coverage in the assigned clinical area and when necessary, provides justification for changes in staffing levels.
  • Hires, counsels and provides disciplinary actions to Ambulatory Clinic staff as necessary.
  • Provides feedback and coaching to staff on an ongoing basis utilizing the Nemours Standards of Behavior.
  • Performs timely annual performance reviews for all assigned staff in accordance with Human Resources policy and procedures.
• Along with the Director of Nursing, monitors expenses and assures compliance with the budget.
• Along with the Director of Nursing or Operations Manager, provides justification for necessary capital and operational expenses.
• Ensures effective and efficient utilization of resources in daily management decisions.
• Supports and operationalizes the integrated model of care.
• Assures nursing compliance with regulatory readiness agencies.
• Leads quality improvement projects designed to improve nursing clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Participates in nursing research activities and supports evidence based pediatric nursing.
• Models a caring philosophy focusing on health promotion and safety education.
• Champions’ age –appropriate developmental considerations and holistic patient care.
• Directs nursing planning and policy making through constructive collaboration in key committees.
• Must have the ability to work well with others, have good communication skills and regular attendance is required.
• Champions continuous improvement activities and serves as a coach and mentor to ambulatory clinic staff.
• Assures the assigned Ambulatory Clinic staff participates in shared governance and magnet activities if applicable.
• Promotes an inter-disciplinary approach.
• Promotes Nemours with a positive image in community activities and events.
• Teach, Coach and Mentor all staff to meet and exceed customer service goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (up to 3-4 years of formal training/education beyond high school) required.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or other field preferred.
• Current Florida Nursing license in good standing.
• Current AHA BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years Nursing experience preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• Travel may be required to other clinic locations.

What We Offer  

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• 403B with employer match
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

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