Generations Family Health Center: Nurse Manager (Rn)

Nurse Manager (RN)Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a thirty-seven town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental and behavioral health care, as well as care coordination and community outreach. In addition to our main facilities, we offer mobile programs and School Based Health Centers.Locations: Willimantic, Norwich, Putnam & Danielson, CTJob SummaryThe Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing RNs and LPNs at Generations Family Health Center. The position evaluates all new and existing staff members and actively participates in the interview process to hire RNs and LPNs. The position assists with provider/patient relations, advises the Director of Population Health of any work flow concerns and communicates training and developmental needs relating to the RNs and LPNs. Possesses the ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with coworkers, including but not limited to providers, site managers and the management team. Demonstrates flexibility and the resilience in response to the changing clinical and administrative environments often seen in the medical profession.Your specific duties in this Nurse Manager (RN) role include:Supervisory Duties:Organize, direct all clinical workflows of the nursing services in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern Generations Family Health Center, ensuring the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.Supervise RNs and LPNs at all four Generations sites, including but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, performance management, planning, response, and communications. Conducting nurse staff meetings on a regular basis.Comprehensive on boarding experience and training tools. Presenting continuing education topics through webinars, articles, and hands on teaching. Plan, implement and evaluate in-service and continuing education programs for RNs and LPNs at least annually.Ensure compliance with clinical practices in accordance with facilitys established standards of care, policies and protocols.Ensure the implementation, and evaluation of nursing policies and procedures, as well as strategic goals and objectives.Create optimal employee relations necessary to motivate, recruit and maintain staff retention levelsPerform clinical competencies for all clinical support staff, RNs, LPNs and MAs, annually and during the onboarding process.Maintain up-to-date knowledge on new regulations, trends, etc., particularly in areas of clinical care and health support; Represent site and/or health center externally at forums, community events, etc. as well internally on councils, committees, meetings, collaboratives, etc., as required.May serve as chair of advisory/management councils or agency committees, as assigned.Attend all union negotiations and any other meeting that may be necessary for the successful operation of the agency.Collaborate with other managers to cover sites and programs in the absence of supervisors.Other related duties as assigned.QualificationsCurrent RN license in the State of CTCurrent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Basic Life Support (BLS)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferredMinimum five (5) years’ experience related or related experience in nursing.Strong oral and written communications.Must have two (2 years’ supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.BenefitsGenerations is also proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:Attractive and competitive salaryMedical, dental, and vision coverageLife insuranceDisability coverageEmployee Assistance Program403(b) retirement savings plan5 weeks Paid time off9 paid holidaysMalpractice insuranceVisa sponsorshipLoan repayment eligibility through NHSCProductivity incentive bonusCME courses and 4 days off per yearProfessional development & CME stipend ($2500)Relocation Assistance for applicable candidates