Duke University Job Description:
NURSE MANAGER, AC (2529)


Job Title: NURSE MANAGER, AC 

Job Code: 2529 

FLSA:

Job Level: 75 

Revised Date: 12/01/2022  

Job Family: JF 32 

Occupational Summary

Manage and coordinate patient care and personnel needs; plan, develop, implement and evaluate ambulatory health care services, programs and activities.

Work Performed

Manage multi-specialty nursing services delivered within a specific clinic.

Manage various personnel actions including, but not limited to hiring, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions and scheduling; and counsel and conduct formal discipline of clinical staff.

Collaborate in the development, implementation and expansion of learning opportunities and skill development for all staff.

Analyze, develop and maintain an effective and efficient nursing care delivery system that reflects patient and family needs across the continuum; achieving desired outcomes.

Promote education for patients, patient families and the community; participate in direct patient care activities as a targeted strategy for role modeling or information gathering.

Collaborate with nursing colleagues in ambulatory care to promote optimal utilization of nursing resources among various clinics.

Identify clinical operational needs; manage appropriate level of equipment and supplies and monitors equipment maintenance.

Assess the environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSHA, JCAHO, etc.).

Collaborate with Health Center Administrator in determining the fiscal requirements; submit budgetary recommendations, including necessary nursing personnel and patient care materials necessary for the provision of care.

Cultivates exemplary customer service; promote effective communication skills to include, but not limited to problem solving, assertiveness, and support for team members, feedback, active listening and conflict resolution.

Develop and implement processes to enhance clinic operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.

Develop, document, implement and monitor written policies and procedures reflective of the ambulatory health care site mission settlement and objectives.

Be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Master's degree in Nursing strongly preferred. State of North Carolina licensure required.

 

Experience:

Work requires a minimum of two years experience, with an additional year of experience in a supervisory position.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

Skills:

N/A

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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