Ambulatory Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager

Under the direction of the Nurse Director or ACNO, the Nurse Manager has 24hour responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of SSHS, the Ambulatory Division, and the Nursing Department and their effect on patient care in a designated department(s). The Nurse Manager has authority to make decisions in those areas of patient care, human resources and related financial management. The manager is accountable for facilitating an appropriate response to the access needs of patients in alignment with department-based resources. The Nurse Manager works in collaborative partnership with the Physician Chief and Operations Manager forming a triad leadership team for the department. This role is responsible for overseeing Primary Care, Pediatrics and their Nurse Supervisors within the ambulatory department at South Shore Medical Center.

Compensation Pay Range: $117,700.00 - $170,700.00

Responsibilities include:

• Regulatory Compliance
• Professional Development
• Problem Resolution
• Shared Management
• Staff Development
• Communication
• Fiscal Management
• Quality Improvement
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Support
• Safety
• Collaboration
• Access Management and Resource Allocation
• Technology and Learning

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising others: 30-35 - Approximate number of direct reports

Patient Contact: Yes

Age of Patient(s): Children birth to 13 yrs, Adolescents 13 - 18 yrs, Adults 19 - 70 years; Geriatrics 70+ years

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education: BSN required, MSN preferred
• Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years as a Registered Nurse. Prefer five (5) years of ambulatory related clinical experience. Minimum of two (3) years of management or leadership experience in ambulatory required (2) years' experience with telephone triage in the ambulatory setting. Pediatrics experience preferred.
• Required Licenses / Registrations: RN - Registered Nurse/Massachusetts license
• Preferred Classes/Skills: BLS - Basic Life Support
• Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities: Demonstrated leadership ability and potential managerial competence. Evidence of this includes, but is not limited to, effective communication skills, ability to deal well with people, ability to problem solve, ability to identify/address/resolve issues, ability to motivate others, ability to work within and lead teams, ability to plan, organize and direct the activities of self and others.
• Physical Requirements: General Activity - Frequent Standing/Walking Required, Driving between clinical sites. Motion - Frequent Activity Required-pushing, pulling, lifting, bending. Motor Skills - Use of hands required, Use of feet required. Weight/Force - Light lifting required (<25lbs). Body Fluid Exposure - Yes.