Pediatric Nurse Manager at High Country Community Health
Position Title:
Pediatric Nurse Manager
Position Location (City, State):
Elkin, NC
Date Position Available:
Immediately
Full-time or Part-time?
Full-time
Practice-based or Remote Work?
Practice-based
Position Summary (overview of position duties):
Organization:
- High County Community Health (HCCH) is a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) with locations in the northwestern counties of North Carolina including Watauga, Surry, Avery and Burke. The mission of HCCH is to provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive primary health care services that may include dental, mental and substance abuse services to the medically under-served populations of our region.
Nature of Position:
- The Pediatric Nurse Manager ensures that the healthcare facility is safe and meets the needs of patients and their families. He/She will make sure there is adequate staff for the facility and that the staff is well trained to meet the safety and health of patients. The Nurse Manager will also work in the clinic to fill in when needed in the clinical area to include all nursing duties and any testing required. This position ensures staffing, training and ongoing education. The Nurse Manager will supervise their staff for performance, giving feedback on an ongoing basis. They enforce local, state and federal laws in a healthcare facility. There may be special projects given to the Pediatric Nurse Manager by the CEO/COO such as implementing duties needed as specified by a grant and/or organizing and directing vaccine and testing programs during a pandemic.
Qualifications:
- The Pediatric Nurse Manager must be a registered nurse. They should have at least an associate degree, though many employers prefer a bachelor’s degree. They also need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), and maintain a current nursing license. The candidate must know and understand pediatrics with at least two years of experience.
- Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
- Supervision of clinical support staff
- Overseeing the hiring and development of clinical support staff
- Communicating with families and providers as needed
- Chart audits
- Medical supply ordering
- Overseeing the Vaccine Program
- COVID vaccine protocol and coordination as well as testing
- Other duties as assigned
- Maintaining high standards of care for all patients
- Representing the clinical team at senior-level leadership meetings
Nursing skills and qualifications:
- Excellent multitasking and organization skills
- Ability to lead and instruct others
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices, methods and tools
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Training Requirements:
- Patient Centered Medical Home Orientation
- HIPPA Compliance
- OSHA
- New Employee Orientation
- Annual training reviews
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Core Competencies
- Customer Service Excellence
- Quality Improvement
- Other trainings as needed to meet the needs of the organization
*HCCH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HCCH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: At HCCH, the health and safety of our employees and patients is our top priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on verifying that candidates are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, in accordance with federal mandates. Individuals may submit a request for exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.
HCCH conducts background checks on all final candidates. Employment is contingent upon a clear background check or approval of the CEO.
Qualifications (specify degree, license, or level of experience desired):
The Pediatric Nurse Manager must be a registered nurse. They should have at least an associate degree, though many employers prefer a bachelor’s degree. They also need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), and maintain a current nursing license.
How Interested Candidates Should Apply (website, email, phone number, or office location as desired):
Email resume to Leigh Ann Byrd at LeighAnnByrd@hcchmail.org
Date posted: 1/19/2022; Date to be removed: 2/19/2022