Nurse Manager - South Bend

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

IHC South Bend is seeking a Nurse Manager to join their team. The Nurse Manager will work in an outpatient clinic with a focus on primary care and integrated behavioral health. If you are a qualified nurse who wants to lead a dedicated team and thrive in a culture that celebrates leadership and innovation, please apply today!

Meet our Jackson County Team: IHC at South Bend - Indiana Health Centers 

Clinic Hours of Operation:

Monday- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday- Closed

IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes:

• Retention bonus paid after one year of employment
• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages, and HSA employer contributions
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs
• Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
• Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services
• Annual reimbursement for position-specific CMEs/CEs
• Student Loan repayment eligibility

The Nurse Manager contributes to IHC's mission and goals of client satisfaction, quality of care, and productivity by providing quality nursing care to clients and effectively supervising clinic nursing and para-nursing staff. The Nurse Manager works with the clinic staff and providers to ensure the day-to-day operation of the clinic is efficient and productive.

Nurse Manager Responsibilities Include:

• Prepares medical and immunization histories.
• Takes and records vital signs and other physical data.
• Makes nursing assessment of patient's conditions.
• Follows standing orders in dispensing medications .
• Prepares patients for examination by the physician.
• Assists physician in examining room .
• Makes referrals as appropriate and necessary. Supervisory:
• Sets work schedules and assigns work tasks to nursing and family health workers.
• Supervises other clinic employees in the absence of the Clinic Manager.
• Orders, inventories, and is responsible for pharmaceutical, laboratory, and clinic supplies.
• Supervises and participates in the preparation of accurate client medical records.
• Provides orientation and in-service training to subordinates.
• Completes job reviews for subordinates.
• Develops and trains staff; continuously improves processes, service, and outcomes.
• Screens, hires, and orients employees; resolves conflicts;
• Evaluates employee performance; conducts periodic & annual performance assessments .
• Maintains appropriate staffing levels based on work demand seasonally and long-term .
• Works with department supervisors to adjust schedules, policies, procedures, and staff.

• Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered as a nurse in the state of Indiana.
• Experience in public health nursing, including supervisory experience.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Technology

• Proficient in computer skills, including typing and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, eCW, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.