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Clinic Nurse Manager - Uro, Gastro, Pain, Neuro

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Anchorage, AK

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world. ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes: Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers. Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances Discounted Pet Insurance Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b). 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer. Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service. Eleven Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members. Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care. Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness. On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool. Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice. Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University. On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities. License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff. Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals. Emergency Travel Assistance Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more. Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org. Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act. Summary Under intermittent supervision, organizes and directs the work of nursing units and programs. Coordinates staff to provide effective nursing services and maintain quality standards. Utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff. Responsibilities Financial Management: Assists with the development of the operational budget and monitors expenses and productivity. Demonstrates knowledge and accountability for fiscal aspects of department operations and advocates for resources to support department and division goals. Responsible for operating within approved budget. Operationalizes the Shared Governance model of Nursing Practice and integrates point of care staff into decision- making. Human Resource Management Provides adequate staffing for the department to ensure safe and effective provision of care delivery. Recognizes the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population when developing staffing plan and ensures level of staffing for the level of acuity isappropriate24hours/day. Develops and implements effective educational programs designed to assist the staff in the progression from novice to expert in the care of the patient and family. Evaluates staff competency by direct observation, peer review, orientation and employee input and documents this in the appropriate system. Completes performance evaluations in a timely manner. Contributes to nursing management education and professional development of staff, students, and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and understanding. Responsible for interviewing and hiring. Participates in corrective disciplinary action decisions. Assists with retention and recruitment of staff. Monitors and evaluates appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with hospitalwidestakeholders. Performance Improvement And Quality Outcomes Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing services, analyzing appropriate internal and external data and information to identify opportunities for improving services and patient outcomes. Ensures quality of care to patients and families. Ensures patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Promotes satisfaction of internal and external customers. Develops, maintains, and evaluates patient/client and staffing data collection systems and processes to support the practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care. Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations. Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department and the Medical Center. Collects and analyzes data of performance improvement and quality assurance data related to medication management. Promotes and monitors regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations for the practice of all aspects of nursing. Foundational Thinking Skills Bases decisions and actions on ethical principles and fosters a non-discriminatory climate in which care is delivered in a manner sensitive to socio-cultural diversity. Uses advanced problem-solving skills and demonstrates clear judgments in dynamic clinical situations revolving around safe medication practices. Strategic Management And Leadership Collaborates with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers, and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services. Utilizes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as the foundation for nursing practice. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers andothers practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice. Promotes research, and integrating evidence-based knowledge into the identification of best practice in the delivery of nursing care to the appropriate population. Implements national nursing standards. Evaluates her/his own performance based on professional practice standards, relevant studies and regulations, and organizational criteria identifying areas of strength, as well as areas for professional/practice development. Demonstrates and models professionalism, critical thinking/judgement and partnership in all interactions Develops and monitors programs. Delegates responsibilities appropriate to licensure, education, and experience of staff. Provides leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations. Effectively addresses personnel issues in order to promote a productive and healthy work environment. Utilizes evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Information KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS Knowledge of nursing science, principles, techniques, and procedures for the care of patients. Knowledge of healthcare terminology, anatomy, physiology and concepts of disease. Knowledge and ability to utilize evidence based practice to develop the plan of care and interventions. Knowledge of the hospital environment and understanding of how the services and functions interact. Knowledge of nursing theorists and ability to provide theory based care for patients. Knowledge of shared governance environment with shared-decision making. Skill in critical thinking to provide effective and compassionate nursing care, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action. Skill in providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Skill in providing effective nursing services, assessing patient situations and taking effective courses of action. Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple requests by patients, families, and team members. Skill in evaluating health problems, and making recommendations based on observations. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. mInimum Experience Qualification Three (3) years increasing responsibility in clinical nursing, one (1) of which must be in a supervisory position. MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION Current registered nurse license in the State of Alaska. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card required. PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION A Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or other healthcare or business related field. Preferred Experience Qualification Three (3) years in a clinical leadership position in applicable specialty. A DDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS S ome incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.