Nurse Manager- Orthopaedics- Apex

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Duke Health Orthopaedics Apex – 1545 Orchard Villas Ave, Apex, NC

We are seeking a Nurse Manager for the Duke Orthopaedics of Apex in Apex, NC to manage and coordinate patient care and personnel needs in a DHIP clinic. This position is responsible for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of ambulatory health care services, programs and activities.

• Manage single specialty nursing services for the musculoskeletal service line at Duke Orthopaedics of Apex.
• 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.
• 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 the various clinics.
• Identify clinical operational needs; manage appropriate level of equipment and supplies and monitor 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/Nurse Manager in determining the fiscal requirements of the specific clinic; submit budgetary recommendations, including necessary nursing personnel and patient care materials necessary for the provision of care.
• Cultivate exemplary customer service throughout the organization; 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.
• Manage specific clinic in absence of Health Care Administrator/Practice Manager; and be available on-call for emergencies involving the facility, staff members and patients.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required;
  Master’s degree in nursing strongly preferred.
• Three years of nursing experience is required.
• Management experience required supervising other nurses; orthopaedic or musculoskeletal experience preferred.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required.

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