Neurology Clinical Nurse Manager-Ypb

Essential Duties

1.Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing services multi specialty physician practices. Assign responsibilities and duties as related to appropriate licensure and experience of staff member. 2.

Analyzes internal and external data and information to identify opportunities for improving services, patient outcomes and patient satisfaction. 3. Evaluates staff performance based on professional practice standards and development. Conduct performance evaluations and implement corrective actions in order to promote a productive and healthy work environment. 4.

Provides leadership, guidance and direction to clinical staff. Collaborate with nursing staff at all levels. Bases decisions and actions on ethical principles and fosters a non-discriminatory environment. 5.

Interviews, hires, and trains clinical staff. Ensures all clinical staff maintains required training skills 6. Responsible for operating within approved budget. 7.

Obtains and assesses vital signs, patient history, medications and other pertinent demographic information and log all data into records according to practice policy and standards. 8. Evaluates and presents patient history and diagnosis to physician using concise and accurate verbal communication. 9. Assures all procedures for maintaining patient confidentiality are maintained per HIPAA guidelines. 10.

Provides patient education about various health care topics and medications. 11. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree in Nursing and three years of nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Position Focus:

This position manages the delivery of nursing care and medical services for the Yale Neurology clinic in New Haven. This position will lead, oversee, and coordinate onsite Nursing Staff (LPNs) to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care.

The Clinical Nurse Manager develops, implements, and monitors programs, policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of patient care and satisfaction through operational efficiency, best utilization and productivity of staff. Responsible for practice metrics analysis and reporting, and patient experience. May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

M.S.N. in Nursing or Health Services Administration or evidence of on-going post-baccalaureate training in Nursing Administration. Six years of previous experience in Nursing Service Administration, at least two of which have been neuroscience and/or medical surgical nursing. Prior supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.