Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Dialysis

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be accountable for the following areas of responsibility:

Foundational Thinking

Skills:

• Develops and implements Innovative strategies to promote support of patient/family.
• Responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of long- and short-range goals and objectives related to patient care services.
• Responds to the needs of the work environment creating a safe and efficient workplace.
• Analyzes relationships among several parts of a problem or situation to determine a solution.
• Anticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about the next step.
• Encourages and demonstrates creative and innovative thinking.

Strategic Management:

• Encourages collaborative relationships at all levels and participates in team projects.
• Solicits ideas and opinions from other individuals and units.
• Frequently exchanges information and resources with others throughout the organization.
• Promotes the strategic plans of the hospital and department of nursing.
• Creates a culture of safety throughout the department.
• Directs and monitors the personnel management and supervision in the service/line area.
• Acts as a resource to other members of the health care team and assists with staff teaching and development.
• Promotes education and professional development for staff and students.
• Recruits and retains high performing staff.
• Ensures challenging assignments and opportunity for staff growth.
• Provides timely and specific feedback with the intent of Improving performance.
• Applies human resource policies fairly and consistently.
• When necessary, works with DHR to apply the progressive discipline policy.
• Is well versed in the union contracts and abides by their requirements.
• Responsible for managing human and material resources of the department within budget/targets.
• Uses innovation and creativity to explore ways to reduce costs while maintaining or Improving quality patient outcomes.
• In collaboration with Finance, develops an annual expense and revenue budget in order to ensure the ability to monitor overall financial performance of the department and make timely adjustments to achieve operating financial targets.

Relationship Management:

• Represents UHB in a positive manner by demonstrating respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers.
• Practices the Principles of Service Excellence in all interactions with patients, families and colleagues.
• Creates an environment that is supportive of the healthcare related cultural practices of the hospital's primary patient populations.
• Communicates effectively with customers, visitors, patients, staff, faculty and students.
• Establishes goals and objectives and implement plans to achieve the vision and mission and values of UHB.
• Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team and establishes appropriate lines of communication for problem solving.
• Builds a partnership with physicians and other healthcare professionals as champions for patient care, quality and professional practice.

Personal and Professional Accountability:

• Accepts responsibility and is outcomes driven.
• Inspires and motivates staff to perform at their highest level and to…