Manager of Patient Care Services, RN-Gynecologic Oncology- Mount Sinai Chelsea-Days -

This Nurse Manager I is responsible for managing nursing practice and operations on a designated unit/service, including clinical nursing practice, staff recruitment and retention, labor relations, supply chain and budget, staffing, employee performance evaluation, quality improvement, staff education, medical records, and internal and external regulatory and survey requirements. Responsibilities Clinical/Technical/Service Responsible to the Nursing Supervisor of the given division Functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, the current Federal and State Regulations governing the use and dispensing of methadone, the guidelines for patient care set by the Program’s Administration and the philosophy of the Patient Care Services Department of the hospital Maintains standards of nursing care and practice by supervising and evaluating nursing personnel Plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates and facilitates the delivery of nursing care through the creative utilization of professional nursing expertise Recognizes patient’s problems and participates in their resolution Contributes toward the maintenance of a professional setting that allows for growth and development of patients and staff Participates in formulating, interpreting, and implementing nursing service programs Periodically reviews with nursing staff the maintenance of complete and accurate patient-care and narcotic records Participates in the orientation and evaluation of new nursing staff Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area Age‑Specific Competencies Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age group Modifies approaches based on patient age‑specific needs and responses to treatment Provides care for patients based on age‑specific needs Uses communication techniques which are age appropriate Organizational/Managerial – participates in the department’s performance improvement activities Maintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of information Observes the Health Care System’s compliance policies Maintains a nursing unit in compliance with the regulations of New York State Department of Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations Interprets the hospital’s nursing policy and standards relative to patient care in clinics Oversees the assignment/delegation of nursing functions and responsibilities in assigned clinics in the absence of the Head/Charge Nurse Supervises and evaluates nursing staff performance with the Charge Nurse and Nursing Supervisor Assists the Division Nursing Supervisor in monitoring nursing staff attendance and adherence to program policies Participates in counseling and disciplining of staff, when appropriate Monitors all security aspects of the medication process Reviews patient and narcotic records in a timely manner Monitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies in the clinic(s) Interviews prospective employees and collaborates with the Division Nursing Supervisor in evaluating their personal attributes and professional qualifications Educational/Professional Development – participates in the development of other staff members Meets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirements Identifies learning strengths and needs Utilizes learning resources Participates in the hospital’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program and maintains Standards of Care Makes recommendations regarding standards of patient care and policies for the Patient Care Services Department and appropriate support services Demonstrates willingness to evaluate own nursing practice Keeps abreast of current nursing literature Avails self of continuing education programs/professional conferences/seminars/workshops Keeps abreast of legal and political issues related to health care and nursing Counsels staff with regard to pursuing ongoing formal education Encourages staff attendance at in‑service and Continuing Education programs Provides learning experiences for nursing personnel on an individual basis Acts as a role model to nursing staff Communication/Relationships – demonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant others Displays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended community Acts as a resource person for staff with regard to Program and Nursing policies and procedures Interprets the role of the nurse to the patient, to other clinic staff and to the community Demonstrates good interpersonal relationships Demonstrates skills in communication on both oral and written levels Works cooperatively with the Unit Director and the Unit Supervisor in Administrative matters May be required to perform other duties as assigned Qualifications BSN or Master’s Degree in Nursing or health‑related field preferred. Maintain current BCLS. Minimum of three years of progressive nursing leadership experience demonstrating solid management abilities. ACLS (Required Departments: ED; PACU/ASU; ICUs; Telemetry Units; SDU; IR, Interventional Cardiology (CCL/EP/Echo); L&D; Endoscopy; and APN Adult Oncology). BCLS - Issuing Authority: American Heart Association. PALS (Required Departments: ED; PACU; IR; Pediatric ICU; and APNs Pediatric Oncology). Compensation The salary range is $140,001 – $177,585 annually. Actual salaries depends on experience, education, and operational need. The range does not include bonuses, incentive pay, differential pay or other benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, compliant with all applicable federal civil‑rights laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors and community members are respected and supported. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Health System