Nurse Manager

Essential Duties

1. Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing services multi specialty physician practices. Assign responsibilities and duties as related to appropriate licensure and experience of staff member. 2. Analyzes internal and external data and information to identify opportunities for improving services, patient outcomes and patient satisfaction. 3. Evaluates staff performance based on professional practice standards and development. Conduct performance evaluations and implement corrective actions in order to promote a productive and healthy work environment. 4. Provides leadership, guidance and direction to clinical staff. Collaborate with nursing staff at all levels. Bases decisions and actions on ethical principles and fosters a non-discriminatory environment. 5. Interviews, hires, and trains clinical staff. Ensures all clinical staff maintains required training skills. 6. Responsible for operating within approved budget. 7. Obtains and assesses vital signs, patient history, medications and other pertinent demographic information and log all data into records according to practice policy and standards. 8. Evaluates and presents patient history and diagnosis to physician using concise and accurate verbal communication. 9. Assures all procedures for maintaining patient confidentiality are maintained per HIPAA guidelines. 10. Provides patient education about various health care topics and medications. 11. May perform other duties as assigned.

Background Check Requirements

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Position Focus :

Under the director of the Program Director and Senior Director of Finance and Administration for Dermatology, the Nurse Manager provides leadership and oversight of the clinical Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology and Aesthetic Dermatology Program for the Department of Dermatology with respect to program / service development and standard workflows of this growing clinical section. This position will lead, oversee, and coordinate onsite nursing, clinical, and administrative teams to ensure the delivery of excellent patient care. The Nurse Manager develops, implements, and monitors programs, policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of patient care and satisfaction through operational efficiency, best utilization, and productivity of staff. Works with the Program Director to facilitate patient flow, communication, and problem resolution related to the practice and ensure staffing needs and quality standards are met. Maintains and continues developing an environment that supports the nursing, clinical, and administrative teams, physicians, and patient needs. This position will participate in patient care clinical activities as needed.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement :

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Required Skill / Ability 1 :

Practice management background with proven expertise. Ability to interact positively and effectively within all levels of the organization. Capable of operating autonomously with minimal direction.

Required Skill / Ability 2 :

Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Ability to be a decisive, hands-on team player. Results and detail-oriented with proven organizational skills. Ability to assess and resolve or escalate problems arising. Flexible with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in response to continuously and rapidly changing priorities.

Required Skill / Ability 3 :

Make reasonable and difficult decisions while under pressure that will stand up to retrospective scrutiny, combined with ability to stay cool under pressure. Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skill / Ability 4 :

Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture to establish objectives relevant to Dermatology's clinical practice mission. Ability to assist in long-range planning for department needs. Ability to develop policies and procedures to improve department function.

Required Skill / Ability 5 :

Proven ability to work within an organizational hierarchy, particularly in an academic medical center. High level of ethics and integrity in professional matters and sensitivity for confidentiality. Ability to identify areas of concern regarding work flow and able to ensure that it is organized and staffed for quality efficient completion.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

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