Nurse Manager - Ambulatory (Orthopedics) at Nemours in Orlando, Florida

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a Nurse Manager - Ambulatory (Orthopedics) to join our team in Orlando, Florida.

The Ambulatory Clinic Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for nursing quality, service, and financial performance for assigned divisions. This position is responsible for promoting a patient and family centered model of care. The position will also be responsible for instituting the shared governance model for Nemours Nursing and positive role modeling the Nemours Standards of Behavior and values.

• 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 expense and assure 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree in Nursing or other field preferred.
• Current State of Florida RN License required.
• Current AHA BLS Certification required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience; management experience preferred.