Nurse Manager

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth. Here is what we offer: Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture Join Howard University and thrive with us! The Nurse Manager will be responsible for the following: Assumes responsibility and accountability for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Student Health Center. Including clinic scheduling, daily monitoring, and flow management of patients Manages staff, clinical orientations, education, competencies, quality improvement, staff meetings, and communication, as well as annual performance evaluations. Establishes, role-models, and upholds the standards of practice and expectations for the staff, monitoring performance, behaviors, and competency, and conducts performance reviews. Set objectives and goals for skill development of the clinical team. Provide clinical oversight to clinical support staff. Oversees clinical inventory ordering and monitoring. May be required to provide case management for a specialized group of patients. Consistently evaluates current clinical and operational processes and procedures and identifies and implements areas of improvement. Oversees time and attendance for clinic staff. Provision of clinical nursing care for patients when staffing requires nursing support. Monitor patient and clinic flow and help to facilitate expedited service when required Serves as the point of contact and communicates professionally with management, providers, patients, staff, external vendors, and campus partners. Ensures and monitors staff participation in patient triage as part of the delivery care model to optimize the patient experience and outcomes. Actively leads and encourages staff participation in continuous improvement efforts, DMAICs, and shared governance. Operationalize the strategic plan for their department. Assists the staff in establishing and maintaining positive, constructive communication in a collaborative model between all clinic areas. Identifies and monitors resources necessary for safe delivery of patient care, including labor, equipment, and facilities in the department. Recruitment and hiring of operational and clinical support staff. Skills Required: Demonstrates strong leadership skills and effective communication, both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with providers, patients, parents, staff, and external vendors. Expert knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and skills, as well as performance improvement principles. Demonstrates the ability to function independently. Demonstrates experience in using good judgment in working with diverse populations. • Demonstrates the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities. Strategic vision and agility- the ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills Ability to multitask constantly, react to changes quickly/productively, and tolerate interruptions. High Level of Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word applications Ability to remain flexible, organized, professional, and able to analyze and make sound decisions independently under stressful or crisis situations. Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required, Master's Degree preferred, 3-5 years of RN experience in an outpatient primary care setting 1-3 years of supervisory experience Current District of Columbia nursing license Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate through the American Heart Association Certification in leadership within 1 year of eligibility Preferred Experience At least 5 years of RN experience in an outpatient setting Previous clinical leadership role Familiar with PDSA and DMAIC improvement planning AAANC board certification Compliance Salary Range Disclosure Expected Pay Range: $111,818 - $119,000 Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world. Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.