Job Description
Job Description
University Job Title
Nurse Manager, Yale Health
Bargaining Unit None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Time Type Full time
Duration Type Regular
Compensation Grade Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile Senior Manager; Senior Program Leader (25)
Wage Ranges Click here to see our Wage Ranges
Searchable Job Family Clinical, University Health
Total # of hours to be worked: 40
Work Days/Hours (Other Than Standard) Full-time, 40.00 hrs. Primarily evening shifts, with flexibility in order to cover weekends, holidays and nights.
Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location Central Campus
Worksite Address 55 Lock Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Position Focus In 1971, Yale University established Yale Health to provide health services to its facility, staff and students through a multidisciplinary health maintenance organization located on campus. Yale Health has approximately 47,000 members including students, staff, faculty and their families who come from every state in the country and almost every country in the world and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We are celebrating over 50 years of service to the Yale community.
Our state-of-the-art facility at 55 Lock Street, is where our members receive most of their care from our 150+ providers. It is a 144,000 square foot medical facility with over 90 exam rooms, an Acute Care Department, a 15-bed inpatient facility with two negative pressure rooms, a diagnostic imaging suite including MR and CT scan, x-ray and ultrasound and a full-service retail pharmacy.
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the staff of the evening shift of Yale Health. Maintains a work environment which is harmonious and wherein each member of the staff functions at the optimal level of competence.
Oversees the delivery of nursing care and all clinical and administrative support services within a clinical department. In partnership with the Medical Chief is responsible and accountable for ensuring achievement of strategic objectives and mission in the related patient service line. Provides direct oversight of registered nurses, medical and administrative support staff. Practically applies comprehensive knowledge of nursing standards and principles as well as quality assurance and infection control theory in daily management. Develops and monitors annual budget and adheres to regulatory requirements at all times.
Additional Responsibilities Include - Develops, maintains and assures appropriate clinical practice for nurses and support staff.
- Ensures desired clinical outcomes are achieved through clinical excellence, quality initiatives, cost effective measures and efficient processes.
- Achieves seamless delivery of outpatient care by involving colleagues, physicians, other clinical partners and staff to ensure commitment, alignment of goals, communications and cross-functional linkage.
- Reviews and determines staffing needs.
- Trains, orients and manages performance and assesses competencies of department staff. In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, coordinates with the Medical Services and Ancillary Patient Services, such as Pharmacy, Dietary, Housekeeping, and other building services.
- Performs documentation audits regularly.
- Works collaboratively with the Director of Nursing to maintain the regulations of licensure as published in the Public Health Code of the Connecticut Department of Public Health and Addiction Services, Joint Commission & PCMH.
- In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, develops annual competency program; monitors and assesses nursing performance, and performs written annual evaluations.
- Promotes a well-balanced healthy workplace environment, using creative management skills when necessary.
- Stimulates innovative thinking to accomplish goals.
- Participates in financial planning and compliance.
Dept/Section URL Essential Duties - Develops, maintains and assures appropriate clinical practice for nurses and support staff. 2. Ensures desired clinical outcomes are achieved through clinical excellence, quality initiatives, cost effective measures and efficient processes. 3. Achieves seamless delivery of outpatient care by involving colleagues, physicians, other clinical partners and staff to ensure commitment, alignment of goals, communications and cross-functional linkage. 4. Reviews and determines staffing needs. 5. Hires, trains, orients, manages performance and assesses competencies of department staff. 4. Oversees the daily delivery of care and identifies priorities. 5. Partners with the respective Chief of service to ensure the optimal delivery of healthcare services and to develop and maintain quality improvement activities. 6. Develops, prepares and monitors annual budgets. 7. Ensures compliance with University, State and federal healthcare regulations. 8. Assesses ongoing educational needs and priorities for staff. 9. Monitors, develops, plans and executes systematic research on patient/member satisfaction. 10. Promotes a well-balanced healthy workplace environment, using creative management skills when necessary. Stimulates innovative thinking to accomplish goals. 11. Participates in financial planning and compliance.
Required Education And Experience Bachelor’s Degree in nursing and five years of relevant nursing experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1 Previous management experience with demonstrated ability to supervise clinical and administrative staff in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
Required Skill/Ability 2 Evidence of maintenance of professional skill and competency, attendance at educational programs such as seminars and workshops that are appropriate to the field.
Required Skill/Ability 3 Outstanding interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and excellent written skills.
Required Skill/Ability 4 Computer proficiency as it relates to the use of an EMR. CPR certification.
Preferred Education, Experience And Skills Master’s Degree in a relevant field; nursing experience in an ambulatory care, primary care (sub-acute facility) or a college health center.
Required Licenses Or Certifications Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut.
Weekend Hours Required? Occasional
Evening Hours Required? Occasional
Drug Screen No
Health Screening No
Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Care Worker This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination.
Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Night shift, Afternoon shift,