Nurse Manager - Long Beach
Company: City of Hope
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
About City of HopeCity of Hope is an independent biomedical
research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other
life-threatening diseases.Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader
in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell
therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized
treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human
synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough
cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.
- AccessHope---, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and
their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's
specialized cancer expertise.A National Cancer Institute-designated
comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National
Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the
nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and
received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing
Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with
additional locations throughout Southern California and in
Arizona.City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and
InclusionWe believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in
serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive
innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on
eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. - Our
commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the
full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and
experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people
we serve in order to build trust and understanding. - We are
dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in
ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work
and represented in our people.Position Summary:The Nurse Manager is
responsible for clinical care, patient safety, quality of care and
patient experience of designated clinic(s) on a 7-day/week, 24-hour
basis in collaboration with Clinical Network Site Practice
leadership. Be a positive leader with excellent people skills and
nurturing of human resources. Encourage open and positive
communication as an advocate for COH, the staff and our patients;
collaborate with both internal and external customers to meet our
strategic goals. Be a change agent and encourage staff to welcome
change. Monitor and control resources (human and material), provide
excellent customer service. Encourage higher learning/ professional
development in staff. Assures professional and regulatory standards
are met and maintained.Essential Functions:Program Planning and
Goal Setting
- Assist nursing and practice leadership in managing and
implementing departmental programs and goals that support the
strategic plan for the organization and for patient care
services
- Support departmental implementation of new technology,
services, and ongoing improvement
- Effectively communicate (written & oral) across the
organization.Patient Care, Clinical Quality, Staff Development
- Establish and support standards for patient care to assure
patient care is timely, safe and effective.
- Assure satisfaction of patients, physicians and other customers
with care and services that are delivered.
- Develop and fosters collaborative relationships with other
departments to support safe and high-quality patient care and
services.
- Oversees orientation, onboarding and competency assessment of
clinical staff within clinical site(s).
- Assure regulatory standards are met
- Measure performance of staff to meet regulatory and patient
care standards
- Report results of ongoing quality metrics as appropriate and
develop corrective action plans in collaboration with Senior Nurse
Manager
- Promote the implementation of evidence based practices in
delivery of patient care.
- Support and facilitate critical thinking of staff.
- Maintain required competencies and participate in direct
patient care as indicatedFirst responder to TIPs (Tracking
Information for Patient Safety). Collect and assess facts and
formulate a response. - Escalate unresolved issues to next level
nursing leadership and to the interprofessional team.Personnel and
Human Resource Management
- Develop, maintain and monitor staffing plan for assigned units
to ensure needs are met. Participates in recruitment and maintains
adequate numbers of competent staff to provide care and meet
patient care standards.
- Facilitate the orientation of new staff and the continuing
education and professional development of existing staff.
- Assure staff have current licenses, certifications and are
competent to provide care.
- Responsible for writing and delivery of performance evaluations
for clinical staff with direct reporting relationship with input
from practice leaders and providers as indicated.
- Manage and lead staff to develop collaborative working
relationships within department and with other departments as
applicable.
- Collaborates with human resources to provide counseling or
performance improvement of staff as needed.
- Support and develop the staff to ensure availability to
participate in shared governance at the unit and organizational
level.
- Provides oversight and manages temporary
(registry/traveler/float) staff that may be assigned to
clinic(s).Fiscal Accountability
- Participates in development of annual budget for assigned
department(s)
- Monitor variances from budget on a periodic basis
- Collaborate with others to identify capital equipment and
projects needs on an annual basis
- Develops annual staffing plan and submits for approval.
- Identifies need for modifications to annual staffing plan and
submits justification for new positions or changes to staffing
plan.
- Submits required documents for purchasing equipment, supplies,
and or for department repairs
- Collaborates with Clinical Network Site Nursing Leadership in
the development of Return on Investment (ROI) for new programs or
servicesProfessional Conduct
- Follows hospital code of conduct for behavior
- Maintain professional appearance in business or business casual
attire
- Creates positive and collaborative work environment
- Respond and arrive prepared and in a timely manner
- Assume positive intent and remain open minded
- Communicate clearly with honesty and integrity
- Be respectful and committed to the organization at all
timesFollows established City of Hope and department policies,
procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance,
safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including
-adherence to the -workplace -Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
- Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining
confidentiality.Performs other related duties as assigned or
requested. Basic education, experience and skills required for
consideration:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- 3 years of experience in an area of expertise relevant to the
department with demonstrated progressive leadership growth.Required
Certification/License:
- California RN license required
- American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Effective January 1, 2020, National Certification from approved
list in area of expertise or leadership certification (must obtain
within 2 years of hire date or transfer date)
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Course or equivalentPreferred
education experience and skills:
- Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent MBA, MHA,
- OCN CertificationAdditional Information:As a condition of
employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state
and federal vaccination mandates.City of Hope is committed to
creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. - All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified
individual with disability.
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