Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager

Ambercare in Espanola, NM is hiring a Full-Time Nurse Manager to lead our team of clinical professionals that believe in making a difference in our patients' lives. We are privileged to provide end-of-life care and are dedicated to doing "Whatever It takes, when it matters most." We are a caring organization whose first responsibility is to do the right thing in serving our patients. We value our team and are dedicated to your personal and professional growth through management training and employee appreciation. We are committed to our staff, focusing on growth, innovation, and continued learning so that you can provide the best to our patients and families. Come work for a top-rated Healthcare agency where your future is our top priority.

What We Offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs

What You'll Do:

• Oversee delivery of patient services and compliance with agency policies
• Develop policies, procedures and guidelines to fulfill program objectives
• Oversee scheduling, supervision, and on-going educational programs for all professional and paraprofessional staff providing direct patient services
• Implement and monitor a quality assurance program or supervise designated QA staff
• Oversee the maintenance of medical records, assuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with licensing regulations, certification standards, legal and ethical standards
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, and career development of interdisciplinary team personnel
• Plan and implement staff education program for all team members
• Share in providing or arranging the provision of care to patients and families as necessary
• Assume responsibility for agency administration in the absence of appointed individuals as designated by the organizational chart
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
• Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
• Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
• Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse or the equivalent license and education to practice as a healthcare professional in the practicing state
• Minimum five years' experience as a healthcare professional; including two years of supervisory experience in healthcare, homecare or hospice
• Demonstrated administrative ability including knowledge of health care policies and program responsibilities
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required
• Must possess current CPR Certification
• Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills