Clinical Nurse Manager en Advantage Care Health Centers

The Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible for daily activities of the health center as it relates to patient care and treatment.

• Works closely with health center administration and managers to ensure health center operates in coordinated, organized manner such that quality care and services are provided.
• Serves as a member of Quality Assurance, Infection Control and other committees as deemed necessary.
• Participates in development, review, revision, implementation, and monitoring of policies/procedures at the direction of supervisor.
• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Supervises LPNs and other medical staff as necessary in all clinical activities.
• Care Manager for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Develops plan of care individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team.
• HEDIS measure tracking and reporting to Quality Assurance Committee and Health Plans.
• Prepares Pre-Visit Planning to improve Quality outcomes for the patient and provider.
• Participates in daily huddle identifying specific needs for successful patient encounters.
• ER/Hospital/Urgent Care Discharge planning, care coordination and transition of care.
• Utilize NYSIIS for immunization tracking/upload.
• Participates in Chronic Care Management/Population Health Management Programs.
• Interviews patients as indicated to gather pertinent medical and social history and medication reconciliation
• Assist in recruitment, training and mentoring of nursing and clinical staff.
• Perform medication and procedure prior authorizations.
• Administer injections as requested by MD/NP.
• Consult with supervisors and physicians to determine optimal treatment plans for patients.
• Flexibility to work in both health center locations as assigned.
• Oversee inventory and ensure ordering of necessary medical supplies and materials.
• Ensure health center staff are up to date with FIT testing and assist in testing as necessary.
• Oversee/maintain logbooks for quality control.
• Maintains current competency in nursing specialty by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Completes assignments as requested by the supervisor.

May be required to assist with the following as needed:

• Prepare examination/treatment rooms; measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure). as well as height and weight and records information in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Clean and sterilize instruments as needed.
• Operate electronic electrocardiograph (EKG) and other diagnostic testing.
• Administer treatments and perform routine laboratory tests as needed.

• Associate degree in Nursing Required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, a plus.
• Current license as Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong oral, written and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Committed and effective team worker.
• Strong commitment to the provision of quality medical care for medically underserved individuals.
• Proven capacity to work productively in highly collaborative settings and to seek and synthesize input from multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Public Health practices/procedures, HRSA regulations, federal regulations and EMR, a plus.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), a plus.