Nurse Administrator (0066)

Employees at this level are responsible for the supervision of clinic personnel, either directly or through appropriate supervisors in clinic departments. They also have responsibility for the administrative functions involved in the efficient delivery of nursing service. These employees work under administrative direction of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Nurse Administrator typically -

1. meets regularly with department administration to review operational issues, solve operational/clinic problems, monitor progress towards identified goals and share other relevant information; identifies and plans for requirements including but not limited to supplies, equipment for new or expanded programs; provides input into clinic budget preparation; reviews new equipment requests and develops recommendations regarding need.
2. supervises nursing care delivery ensuring that the care delivered benefits the patient and meets the individual physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant's expectations.
3. develops and initiates a clinic work schedule for nursing personnel, monitoring duty assignments, vacations, and overtime/compensatory time.
4. schedules clinic room spaces to meet physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant demand and participates in facility planning.
5. mediates issues and problems between physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistants and nursing personnel.
6. with the assistance of the Medical Services Administrator, Charge Nurse and relevant physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistants, interviews and hires nursing personnel to fill vacancies or new positions.
7. coordinates orientation and training for all new personnel in the clinic space and provides training to staff regarding new/revised policies and procedures; keeps current on all patient care duties/responsibilities.
8. orients residents and students with the operation of the clinic and the specific preferences of the physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant to whom they are assigned.
9. participates in the disciplinary action process for the nursing personnel.
10. evaluates and counsels employees on their performance; develops measurable annual goals and objectives to monitor performance.
11. conducts staff meetings to ensure presentation of timely departmental information, policy and procedure review, and quality assurance information.
12. develops, maintains, and updates nursing policies, procedures and standards of care; interprets policies of outside agencies with responsibility for clinic compliance.
13. coordinates and participates in annual lab proficiency testing and OSHA training.
14. assists in implementation of OSHA, CLIA, and ADA regulations and policies in the department.
15. contributes to the development and implementation of a Quality Assurance Program for nursing.
16. develops and implements a patient education program within the clinics; supervises nursing personnel who administer the education ensuring that it is appropriate for the specific patient and that it is in accordance with the physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant's expectations.
17. assists staff with non-routine complex questions.
18. provides tours of clinic facility as needed.
19. maintains Basic Life Support certification.
20. performs other related duties as assigned.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
2. Bachelor degree in nursing or health related field and 2 years supervisory/administrative experience in a health care field
   OR
   1. Four years of supervisory/administrative experience in a health care field.
   2. Two years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team.
3. Strong problem solving abilities.
4. Adaptability
5. Strong working knowledge of and ability to provide excellent customer service.
6. Ability to use independent judgment and initiative.

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