Assistant Nurse Manager - Primary Care

NFP Clinical Leader Team

• Job Summary :

Our team offers but not limited to the following :

• Partnership in developing established clinical practices to align with primary care expectations
• Robust collaboration with Manager and other primary care leaders
• Autonomy in daily work

JOB SUMMARY :

The Assistant Manager, Patient Care Services is a direct supervisory leadership role that is a key member of the Nursing leadership team. Leads staff members and actively participates in overall management of the area, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensures the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop / lead the assigned staff. Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. Under the guidance and direction of the manager, develops, implements and evaluates systems that promote cost effective quality patient care.

This position will provide supportive leadership for approximately thirteen (13) clinical staff and assist four (4) administrative staff with continued growth in clinical positions. In addition, this position will provide clinical leadership in support of nine (9) primary care providers with an annual budgeted volume of 20,289 visits for FY25, with potential for additional provider(s). This roleis responsible for providing direct supervisory leadership that is a key member of the Leadership Team. In addition, this role will actively participate in overall management of the clinics, development of clinical practice, the provision of patient care with accountabilities of implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. This position under the guidance and direction of the manager would develop, implement and evaluate systems that promote cost effective quality patient care while providing coaching and feedback to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high-performance culture. This position would be onsite clinical support in staffing when needed within modestly staffed clinics.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experiences :

• Previous leadership experience highly preferred as this is a complex role in supporting multiple locations that are new to primary care.
• Ambulatory | clinic experience is desired
• Nursing primary care background is helpful
• Tennessee Registered Nurse license
• BSN prepared RN

Hours :

Monday - Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. and exact hours will be based on clinic needs.

Department Summary :

Primary care is where good health begins. Your primary care provider is your first contact for general health issues, yearly screenings and questions about your health. As an overall category of healthcare, primary care includes the specialties of family and internal medicine, women's health, geriatrics and pediatrics.

With Vanderbilt Primary Care, you are always close to a trusted partner in health and wellness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under guidance of manager, implements area specific quality planned linked to the organizations goals.
• Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
• Manages projects / on-going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance / coaching to subordinates / peers within clinical specialty(ies).
• Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Operations Planning (Novice) : Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Achieves results within budget. Competently handles multiple assignments simultaneously. Reshapes project during life-cycle evolution, if needed. Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units. Accepts changes to assignments with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Able to absorb changes to major assignments while maintaining a high level of performance. Uses available time efficiently. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.
• People Management (Novice) : Conducts performance reviews. Effectively delegates tasks to others. Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development. Demonstrates team building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication and effective people relationships. Involves subordinates in decisions which affect them. Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
• Business Results (Fundamental Awareness) : Implements appropriate measures for attaining business results and tracks progress in meeting goals and objectives. Demonstrates the ability to deliver products and services on time, within budget, and in accordance with organizational standards and goals. Continuously demonstrates a strong focus on quality. Responds effectively to customer or client needs. Recognizes incipient problems and communicates them to management.
• Quality Management (Novice) : Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions. Has participated in the process of establishing, communicating and monitoring standards for quality and excellence. Demonstrates the ability to actually work on and improve a current business process, product or service.
• Compliance (Novice) : Can explain and apply basic statutory instructions in normal situations on the job. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in timely and effective manner.
• Leadership (Novice) : Sets the example in challenging and difficult situations. Can demonstrate different leadership styles, such as supportive and authoritative, as individuals and situations require it. Communicates team and unit goals clearly and effectively. Is receptive to ideas and suggestions from team members. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required.
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We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered :

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and / or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
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• Core Accountabilities :
• Organizational Impact : Plans and sets day-to-day objectives for the team that have a direct effect on the results of the department or area that the job is in.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Resolves technical and operational problems within provided guideline.
• Breadth of Knowledge : Applies advanced subject matter knowledge within a specific technical area and basic management knowledge to support the team.
• Team Interaction : Leads / supervises a unit within a department or a small department. Typically without budget or hire / fire authority. Role is typically a 'working' supervisor.
• Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self / others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships : Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively : Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems : Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement : Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources : Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department / area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions : Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Proactively identifies new ideas / opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology : Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change : Views difficult situations and / or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

• Position Qualifications :
• Responsibilities :
• Certifications :

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

• Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

• Experience Level :

2 years

• Education :

Bachelor's

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