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+ GENERAL SUMMARY

+ The RN Site Manager Urgent Care (UC) is responsible for managing designated service personnel, coordinating and directing the workflow and functions of the department to facilitate safe and efficient services and workflows. Promotes excellence in clinical practice and patient / family satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of resources. The RN Site Manager – Urgent Care performs a wide variety of patient care activities, accommodative services, and administrative functions to support the medical care of patients and families. Works in collaboration with the lead physician. Reports to the RN Manager - Urgent Care Services.

+ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Utilizes the nursing process, leadership skills and current evidence based clinical knowledge to assess the health needs of patients, collaborate with health team members to coordinate patient care, anticipate outcomes of nursing interventions, and set criteria for the quality of patient care.

+ Provides patient and staff education/ support / mentorship, clinical oversight and participates in activities to include but not limited to quality assessment, scheduling, quality review, and staff development in-services.

+ Provides direct patient care services and serves as a resource for clinical expertise and insight.

+ Utilizes evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives.

+ Works with department leadership on planning and goal setting for the department.

+ Serves as a champion for organizational and departmental change as well as policy adherence.

+ Works collaboratively with key professionals within the organization on human resources, quality improvement, financial and fiscal management activities.

+ May assume responsibility and accountability in the absence of the RN Manager / Director.

+ Provides leadership/coverage as needed to locations outside of primary work location based on operational needs, to include participating in a call schedule.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

+ Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license

+ MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Will consider those actively enrolled in a BSN or Masters level program with completion within a negotiated period of time.

+ 3 – 5 years of experience preferred.

+ Supervisory/management experience preferred.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication skills and strong critical thinking skills necessary.

+ Professional knowledge of areas of responsibility in order to assist in the planning and implementation of department activities.

+ Interpersonal skills necessary in order to assign work to subordinates.

+ CPR training required or must be obtained within 45 days of hire and PALS training required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

+ ACLS certification required and/or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

+ Ability to travel.

+ Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or academic transcript for those areas performing complexity testing.

+ WORKING CONDITIONS

+ Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

+ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Click here to view physical requirements. (https://www.chkd.org/uploadedFiles/Documents/Employees/Category%20C%20Jobs.pdf)