Manager of Patient Care Services, RN-Gynecologic Oncology- Mount Sinai Chelsea-Days -

Job DescriptionThe Nurse Manager I is responsible for the management of nursing practice and operations on a designated unit/service. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of: clinical nursing practice, staff recruitment, retention, labor relations, supply chain and budget, staffing, employee performance evaluation, quality improvement, staff education, medical records, internal and external regulatory and survey requirements. The Nurse Manager I collaborates with multiple professionals to support and coordinate the provision / management of patient care. He or she works closely with the Nursing Clinical Director, Physician Leader and staff in insuring that the Service/Unit maintains the highest standards of patient care and is responsive to the needs of the patient & family as well as the organization.ResponsibilitiesA. Clinical/Technical/Service Responsible to the Nursing Supervisor of the given divisionFunctions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, the current Federal and State Regulations governing the use and dispensing of methadone, the guidelines for patient care set by the Program's Administration and the philosophy of the Patient Care Services Department of the hospitalMaintains standards of nursing care and practice by supervising and evaluating nursing personnelPlans, directs, coordinates, evaluates and facilitates the delivery of nursing care through the creative utilization of professional nursing expertiseRecognizes patient's problems and participates in their resolutionContributes toward the maintenance of a professional setting that allows for growth and development of patients and staffParticipates in formulating, interpreting, and implementing nursing service programsPeriodically reviews with nursing staff the maintenance of complete and accurate patient-care and narcotic recordsParticipates in the orientation and evaluation of new nursing staffDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned areaAge Specific Competencies (Neonate/Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)Identifies physical, behavioral and emotional characteristics typical for the age groupModifies approaches based on patient age-specific needs and responses to treatmentProvides care for patients based on age-specific needsUses communication techniques which are age appropriateB. Organizational/ManagerialParticipates in the department's performance improvement activitiesMaintains patient/employee confidentiality in the management of informationObserves the Health Care System's compliance policiesMaintains a nursing unit in compliance with the regulations of New York State Department of Health and the Commission on Accreditation of Health Care OrganizationsInterprets the hospitals nursing policy and standards relative to patient care in clinicsOversees the assignment/delegation of nursing functions and responsibilities in assigned clinics in the absence of the Head/Charge NurseSupervises and evaluates nursing staff performance with the Charge Nurse and Nursing SupervisorAssists the Division Nursing Supervisor in monitoring nursing staff attendance and adherence to program policiesParticipates in counseling and disciplining of staff, when appropriateMonitors all security aspects of the medication processReviews patient and narcotic records in a timely mannerMonitors availability and maintenance of nursing equipment and supplies in the clinic(s)Interviews prospective employees and collaborates with the Division Nursing Supervisor in evaluating their personal attributes and professional qualificationsC. Educational/Professional DevelopmentParticipates in the development of other staff membersMeets regulatory, licensure and annual health assessment requirementsIdentifies learning strengths and needsUtilizes learning resourcesParticipates in the hospitals Continuous Quality Improvement Program and maintains Standards of CareMakes recommendations regarding standards of patient care and policies for the Patient Care Services Department and appropriate support servicesDemonstrates willingness to evaluate own nursing practiceKeeps abreast of current nursing literatureAvails self of continuing education programs/professional conferences/seminars/workshopsKeeps abreast of legal and political issues related to health care and nursingCounsels staff with regard to pursuing on-going formal educationEncourages staff attendance at in-service and Continuing Education programsProvides learning experiences for nursing personnel on an individual basisActs as a role model to nursing staffD. Communication/RelationshipsDemonstrates a professional, courteous, and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, families and significant othersDisplays courtesy, tact and patience during interactions with all members of the hospital staff and extended communityActs as a resource person for staff with regard to Program and Nursing policies and proceduresInterprets the role of the nurse to the patient, to other clinic staff and to the communityDemonstrates good interpersonal relationshipsDemonstrates skills in communication on both oral and written levelsWorks cooperatively with the Unit Director and the Unit Supervisor in Administrative mattersMay be required to perform other duties as assignedItems 1-45 are essential functions of this position under the Americans with Disabilities ActQualificationsEducation: BSN, Master's Degree in Nursing or health related field preffered.Maintain current BCLSMinimum of three years of progressive nursing leadership experience demonstrating solid management abilitiesName: ACLS (Required Depts.: ED; PACU/ASU; ICUs; Telemetry Units; SDU; IR, Interventional Cardiology (CCL/EP/Echo); L&D; Endoscopy, and APN Adult Oncology)Issuing Authority: American Heart AssociationName: BCLS Issuing Authority: American Heart AssociationName: PALS (Required Depts.: ED; PACU; IR; Peds ICU, and APNs Pediatric Oncology)Issuing Authority: American Heart AssociationAbout UsStrength through Unity and InclusionThe Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.About the Mount Sinai Health System:Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. 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