Nurse Manager- Community Health

Job Description

Job Description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference at Optimus Health Care!

Are you passionate about providing high-quality, patient-centered care? Optimus Health Care—the largest provider of primary health care services in Fairfield County—is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team! With multiple locations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Stamford, our mission is to be a lifelong health care partner, dedicated to achieving optimal wellness for the communities we serve.

Optimus Healthcare is looking for a full-time Nurse Manager with a minimum of three years' experience in a management or supervisory position to join our team-based model of care for one of our Briegeport clinics,

The Nurse Manager coordinates the primary care services provided to patients from diverse populations in a professional manner. Works with the Practice Manager, Director of Nursing, and the medical providers to ensure compliance with Optimus’ standards of care. Provides clinical and administrative support and functions as a resource and mentor for new staff and students assigned to their work site. Assists the Director of Nursing in ensuring that nursing staff follow the Nursing Practice Act in their delivery of comprehensive patient care with maintenance of strict confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Promote and restore patients' health by implementing the nursing process; collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; provide patients with physical and psychological support; supervise assigned team members.
2. Promote patients’ independence by establishing patient care goals; teach and respond to patients’ questions regarding their medical condition, medications, and self-care skills.
3. Responsible for facilitating the clinical orientation for new hire onboarding; evaluate and complete the 90-day introductory and annual performance reviews for all clinical staff under his/her supervision.
4. Participate in screening, hiring and promotion of staff.  
5. Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measure health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; make or recommend necessary adjustments; follow nursing standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agencies and regulating bodies such as DPH, CMS, HRSA and The Joint Commission.
6. Report clinical and operational problems/issues that need to be addressed within the facility to the Practice Manager or Director of Nursing as soon as possible for immediate resolution.
7. Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
8. Monitor maintenance of standard room inventory.
9. Initiates performance improvement plan for staff experiencing attendance and/or any performance issues.
10. Perform triage and direct patient care as needed.
11. Collaborate with Practice Manager to ensure clinical staff are trained in code response.
12. Collaborate with Practice Manager to ensure clinical staff are aware of occupational health policies and procedures.
13. Collaborate with Practice Manager to ensure coverage of his/her site during hours of operation to ensure adequate coverage for patient services. 

ADDITIONAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Professional positive attitude, vision, understanding of customer service principals, trustworthiness, and excellent interpersonal skills to successfully accomplish tasks necessary to meet high standards of ethical and social responsibility required by this position. Light to moderate typing, ability to use applications in a medical office setting. Strong verbal and written communication skills

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS  

• Has the ability to work with staff with different skill levels and diversity.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Ability to deal with conflict resolution.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels. 
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work and that of others when needed.
• Proficient in using EMR; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PPT

  EDUCATION:  Graduate of an accredited nursing program or University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Compensation decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal and Connecticut equal-pay requirements. The final offer will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, specialized skills, scope of responsibilities, market conditions, and internal equity. The salary range does not guarantee placement at any specific point within the range. Eligible employees may receive employer-sponsored benefits, covering medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; and other employer-sponsored benefits, subject to plan terms and eligibility.

Working for Optimus:

• OHC provides a fun, fast-paced working environment, where our commitment to quality is present in every job function. 

• 100% Outpatient Setting

* Excellent health & welfare benefit options

• Competitive Compensation 

• Optimus and its caring, multilingual staff proudly serve our community in a patient-centered environment.

Optimus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as protected by applicable federal and/or state law.