Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
MedCura Health, Inc
Stone Mountain, GA

Nurse Manager

Overview Performs the functions of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating in the clinical area. Calls for high level of independent judgment. Ability to set patient care as a priority. Plans, supervises, and coordinates daily activities of the Medical Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Assists in the training and orientation of new personnel. Qualifications * Graduate of an approved Nursing education program. * Current, unrestrictive license as an LPN or RN by the Georgia Board of Nursing. * At least 3 years experience in an ambulatory health care setting as well as possess expertise in management of a clinical medical assistant. * Current CPR certification (BCLS by AHA). * Thorough knowledge of nursing procedures in an ambulatory health care setting and clinical expertise. * Background in working with adult, pediatric and multi cultural populations. * Familiarity in case management with obesity, hypertension and diabetes. * Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card. * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. * Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills. * Excellent phone etiquette. Responsibilities * Serves as the Nurse Manager and back-up triage for the Stone Mountain location of MedCura Health, Inc. Performs and directs nursing care and patient education as appropriate; develops and monitors patient care plans for assigned patients, completes treatments or procedures ordered by physicians or mid-level providers and assists them with any procedures when necessary. * Manages the orientation and continued training and competencies for all clinical support staff. * Performs performance evaluations for clinical support staff as required by company guidelines. * Directs patient flow in the medical treatment area and assures the accuracy and completion of medical records. Maintains adequate stock of medical supplies including sample and formulary medication. * Assures that all equipment is in good repair and working order. * Assures that ALL clinical record logs and reports are accurately and thoroughly prepared, and that they are submitted timely. * Monitor and oversee compliance with all Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program rules and regulations, including submitting monthly comprehensive reports to generate vaccine orders. * Assists in supervising and scheduling of the medical and dental assistants as needed for efficient operation of the center. * Continues to maintain appropriate nursing certification through clinical medical education or continuing educational units. * Participates in any pertinent in-service education planned by the center to improve job performance. * Checks and maintains the emergency cart on the area, works with medical emergencies under the supervision of the RN and/or MD, identifies and takes appropriate actions on medical emergencies as specified by BCLS protocols. * Participates in off-site activities which include meetings, seminars, workshops, health fairs, and community presentations. * Assists in maintaining OSHA and CLIA regulation for OCHC. * Makes referrals to outside agencies upon request of the MD. * Supports and adheres to administrative and nursing policies and procedures. Ability to perform IV therapy independently utilizing universal and patient safety. Initiates cardiac monitoring via 2-lead or 12-leave EKG's specified by MD.