Nursing Manager

Overview

Patient Care Manager (RN) - Endocrinology Multi Site at Stanford Health Care.

Location:

Palo Alto, CA.

Schedule:

1.0 FTE Full time Day shift. Onsite role for Endocrinology Multi Site.

• Clinical Practice:
  Ensure the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient patient care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing services of unit(s); assess patients; implement physician orders, treatment plans and medical procedures; administer medications; maintain records; monitor and evaluate patient care processes and outcomes; coordinate nursing activities with other services or disciplines. Demonstrate clinical competency in the assigned specialty area and model nursing practice according to the organization’s mission, vision and values.
• Communication:
  Communicate clearly and effectively to enhance team performance, manage conflicts, engage employees and interdisciplinary colleagues, and support performance improvement.
• Fiscal Accountability:
  Plan and forecast the department budget, analyze financial performance, plan staffing and scheduling, and monitor productivity and resources.
• Human Resources:
  Manage personnel for the department, including interviewing, hiring, training, orientation, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions in accordance with policies and law.
• Leadership:
  Assume responsibility for operation of the unit, provide direction to staff, collaborate with leaders across the hospital, and serve as a resource for nursing practice and patient care.
• Performance Improvement:
  Use data to monitor operations, lead process improvement projects, and achieve patient and staff satisfaction targets.
• Professional Development:
  Facilitate staff development and unit competency maintenance; promote educational opportunities based on staff needs.
• Quality Management:
  Support a quality framework with clinical and service quality indicators; foster a safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable care environment.
• Coordination and Compliance:
  Ensure coordination with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements; support safety and risk management initiatives.

• Bachelors and/or Masters in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience.

• Ability to contribute to health care policy formulation in partnership with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to delegate and supervise activities according to ability, standards of practice, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to develop programs and lead process improvement projects.
• Ability to establish strategic direction and business plans for a functional group.
• Ability to initiate and implement change to improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Ability to provide leadership, influence others to meet patient needs, prioritize resources, and mentor staff.
• Ability to supervise, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate staff results.
• Ability to use information and technology to support decision-making in patient care.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, standards, and current trends in health care and hospital administration.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and accrediting standards governing nursing care.
• Knowledge of organizational, administrative, fiscal and personnel management in health care.
• Ability to lead clinical management, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas.

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure

Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour. The final salary is determined based on factors including internal equity, experience, education, and training.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Stanford Health Care values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all policies and practices, including employment. Candidates with criminal convictions will be considered after individualized assessment.