Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Ambulatory Care
Atrium Health Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
$32-58/hourOverview
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Health savings account
Qualifications
Description
Overview
Primary Purpose
This position is responsible for clinical operations across 18 cardiovascular outpatient practices in the Greater Charlotte Market. Oversees clinical teammates in the ambulatory practices under the direction of 3 nurse managers and in close collaboration with administrative and physician leaders.
Manages the operational functions for a specified line of service at one or multiple facilities. Oversees new project and program development, fiscal and budgetary management, capital equipment requirements, planning, physician relations, quality assurance, process improvement, recruitment and retention, and interdepartmental relations to ensure quality, cost effective healthcare services are provided. Provides leadership, guidance, and direction in achieving outcomes consistent with organizational goals and objectives. Supervises staff.
Major Responsibilities
Ensures adequate operational functioning and oversees regulatory, risk management, and information systems activities.
Ensures that operations and employees are in compliance with regulatory standards, and develops systems to continuously monitor the quality, safety, and appropriateness of care and services provided.
Assesses, plans, and implements changes as required to achieve optimal outcomes and facilitates staff participation in quality improvement, committee, and governance activities.
Allocates resources to meet lab needs.
Assumes responsibility for recruitment and retention, interview and selection, development, evaluation, and supervision of qualified clinical, technical and leadership staff.
Analyzes requirements for capital equipment and assists in the preparation of justifications and recommendations.
Coordinates with clinical engineering for equipment preventive maintenance and recommends repair or replacement of equipment.
Reviews financial and other monthly reports to assure efficiency in all operational levels providing summaries to senior management on a regular basis.
Supports and monitors applicable research projects.
Participates in strategic planning as requested within the division and at the facility and system level
Minimum Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Certification / License:
RN license required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA required within 6 months of hire; ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
Work Experience:
5 years Invasive Cardiology, Cardiology, or cardiology specialist nursing experience required.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Intermittent to rapid pace with high pressure situations, requiring periods of prolonged concentration, and critical thinking. Frequent travel to multiple locations may be required. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 50 pounds in handling medical equipment and supplies. Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is essential Intact sense of sight, hearing, touch, manual dexterity and good eye hand coordination. Potential exposure to radiation. Confined work area.Preferred Job Requirements
Education:
Master’s degree preferred. Completion of an accredited program of Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, Nursing, or related field preferred
Certification / License:
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), International Board Of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) or related cardiology certification preferred. If certified, maintains appropriate certification status with verification of Continuing Education credits as required.
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Employer
Atrium Health Charlotte
Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Atrium Health NavicentAtrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home - including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation.
Atrium Health FloydAtrium Health Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, this hospital provides a certified Chest Pain Center, a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Atrium Health Floyd also is home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has specialty centers for pediatrics, and wound care and hyperbaric therapy.
About Charlotte, NC
- Cost of living in Charlotte is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F, while in winter, average lows are around 30°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Charlotte, with options ranging from apartments to furnished homes.
- Charlotte is car-friendly with good road infrastructure.
- Public transportation includes buses and light rail, but a car is recommended for convenience.
- Charlotte has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Charlotte.
- Charlotte offers a variety of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, sports events including professional basketball and football, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports.