Nurse Manager (RN) - Peekskill

Nurse ManagerSun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester. We currently have the need for a full-time Nurse Manager to support our busy Peekskill, NY location.Position SummaryA Nurse Manager renders professional nursing care to patients, within an assigned unit or authorized community health center site, in support of medical care as directed by the medical staff and pursuant to the objectives and policies of the Hudson River Community Health, participates in the interview process, make hiring decisions, train staff on policies and procedures, conduct performance reviews, and follow progressive discipline guidelines as needed and is responsible for conducting monthly quality health standard audits of assigned units. Performs other duties as assigned on as needed basis.Essential Duties and Job ResponsibilitiesProvide patient education according to patient needs and preferences and document in medical recordAttend mandated training and demonstrate competence on all nursing procedures, including relevant lab proceduresManage/lead the clinical staff (nurses, medical and clinical assistants, laboratory staff, and, and Patient Navigators), including but not limited to recruitment and hiring, performance reviews, onboarding, training and competencies, assignments, and work flowEnsure that all clinical staff (nurses, medical and clinical assistants, laboratory staff, and, and Patient Navigators) adhere to and understand the work flows, documentation requirements in EHR according to HRHCARE quality standardsReview all site quality data monthly and identify, lead and develop strategies for improvement in collaboration with the site leadership team, to promote quality, safety and patient satisfactionEnsure that site champions are identified for the core quality initiatives and core systems including workflow and documentation are understood and executed.Ensure that HRHCare standard procedures and work flows are implemented and followed, including but not limited to: medication management, pre-visit planning, team huddles, accurate and timely completion of Nursing Quality Logs, exam room readiness, ordering and storing of supplies and equipmentResponsible for oversight of laboratory operations and continuous review of In-House Lab Tests Quality Control and Maintenance LogsEnsure that the quality of care is assessed and improved through regular record auditsIn collaboration with the rest of the site leadership team, develop and lead initiatives to promote and improve quality, safety and patient satisfactionParticipate in monthly leadership and staff meetingsDemonstrate knowledge of decontamination and sterilization processes, and perform regular review of D & S Processing and Maintenance Logs (note: in sites with dental services, dentist performs more intensive review of logs, but NM needs to be familiar with and shares responsibility for compliance with standards)Conduct monthly component meetings with all clinical support team and review the priority issues of the organization including quality, safety and patient satisfaction including any organizational updates or initiativesComplete annual evaluations of clinical support teamMonitor and facilitate patient follow-up as needed, including test results and missed appointments.Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, and provide age- appropriate and culturally sensitive care, including use of medical interpreters as indicatedPerform direct patient care duties of an RN: interview patients for health history, prepare equipment and assist practitioner during examination and treatment of patients, document in patient medical record according to HRHCare standard, assess and triage patients as neededEssential Job QualificationsMinimum Education Requirement: Bachelors Degree (BSN)Minimum Work-Related Experience: 3 - 5 yearsMinimum Licensure Requirement:Licensed Registered Nurse NYSCPR CertificationInfection Control CertificationJob Type: Full-TimePay Range: $90,125.12 - $112,656.36 per year