Ambulatory Nurse Manager-ENT

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Job Summary

Job : R-48094 Job Type: Full time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Nurse Manager is accountable for the overall operations of the unit. Is responsible on a continual basis for the quality of patient care, customer (external and internal) service, and cost‑efficient operation of the unit. Supports the Hospital mission and strategic plan, budgeting and resource allocation, organizational policy, and overall management plan of the Department of Nursing.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Achieve business and organization goals, visions and objectives.
• Administer corrective action to employees not meeting requirements of their jobs.
• Analyzing, reporting, giving recommendations and developing strategies on how to improve quality and satisfaction.
• Create a unit budget and manage to this by monitoring staffing, supplies, travel, equipment, volume, revenue, charges, education, and food.
• Identifying problems, providing solutions and courses of actions.
• Interact in a positive, professional manner with evidence of conflict resolution skills.
• Maintain a presence on the unit.
• Primary involvement in employee selection, career development, succession planning and periodic training.
• Role Model professional nursing practice through collaboration with staff, leadership, patients, families and physicians.
• Serve as a mentor for staff developing into leadership roles.
• Supervise and manage the overall performance and technical competencies of staff in his/her department.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Preferred

Education and Experience

• Master Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years of management experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse in State of Kansas
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Nursing Professional Development Certification (NPD-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Testimonial

Our main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. –
Riley Ferree, RN

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribution.

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