Assistant Nurse Manager - Pediatric Primary Care Clinic

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The Assistant Manager, Patient Care Services is a direct supervisory leadership role that is a key member of the Nursing leadership team. Leads staff members and actively participates in overall management of the area, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensures the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop/lead the assigned staff.

Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. Under the guidance and direction of the manager, develops, implements and evaluates systems that promote cost effective quality patient care.

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Monroe Carell Pediatric Primary Care is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for children close to home through a network of community-based clinics connected to the nationally ranked Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital  team fosters long-term relationships with patients and families, delivering personalized care that supports every stage of a child’s growth and development. Families benefit from convenient access to same-day and telehealth appointments, coordinated referrals to advanced pediatric specialists, interpreter services, and secure digital tools that make managing care simple and accessible.

We offer a comprehensive range of pediatric services, including routine wellness visits, school and sports physicals, developmental and behavioral screenings, chronic disease management, asthma, allergy and eczema care, obesity screenings, and referrals for specialized evaluations and treatment. Through a commitment to exceptional service, seamless care coordination, and family-centered support, we strive to ensure the best possible health outcomes for every child we serve.

• Under guidance of manager, implements area specific quality planned linked to the organizations goals.
• Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
• Manages projects/on-going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance/coaching to subordinates/peers within clinical specialty(ies).
• Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Operations Planning (Novice):
  Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Achieves results within budget. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units.
  
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