MS Center Nurse Manager

Overview: The MS Center Nurse Manager will manage all clinical activities of the Multiple Sclerosis Center. Functions as a resource to the MS population and staff.Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and oversight of the Multiple Sclerosis Wellness program.
• Effectively evaluates the patient's performance in areas of daily living, recreation, education and social activities.
• Coordinates care and utilizes resources available for the benefit of the patient.
• Monitors patients within the system to meet patient demand.
• Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention. Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
• Coordinates education for in-house professionals and acts as resource for staff.
• Assists Clinical Director in budget process and effective use of resources.
• Coordinates the department's education/in-service schedule.
• Acts as a liaison to the MS Society.
• Monitors the department's inventory of supplies and orders supplies when needed.
• Documents results of diagnostic evaluations, care plan and patient progress in medical record.
• Coordinates the implementation of a physician EMR and its integration into CentraState.
• Develops and maintains “Multiple Sclerosis Registry” this registry will include both clinical indicators and functional outcomes. The goal of this is to create a comprehensive registry of our patient population for research and joint venture opportunities.
• Manages day to day scheduling of personal including front desk, social work, nursing and additional staff.
• Assumes responsibility for budget compliance and performance.
• Assumes responsibility for facility charges from center including infusion.
• Integration of Nurse Practitioner into Multiple Sclerosis Center.
• Coordinates with Nurse Researcher clinical trials, grants and business opportunities that would support growth of the center.
• Maintains adequate staffing level and anticipates future needs of program.
• Develops and monitors employee development program for each employee.
• Is responsible for 1 performance indicator and reports on quarterly basis.
• Assumes performance responsibility for program and employees.
• Maintains productivity within guidelines set by department.
• Coordinates professional and administrative staff providing optimal delivery of care.
• In conjunction with management and existing resources develop growth strategy for the center focusing on Community Engagement, Outreach, Financial Stability and Advance Clinical Certification.
• Ensures proper staffing for Multiple Sclerosis Center and Infusion Component.
• Responsible for budget, supplies and quarterly reports on Performance Improvement activities.
• Working with office supervisor, develops strategies to adjust to changes in work flow and reimbursement.
• Works in conjunction with other departments including finance to expedite deliver and reimbursement of infusible drugs and testing that require authorization.
• Effectively communicate with all providers.
• Evaluate and assess patients during scheduled office visits.
• Answer patient calls/questions including but not limited to symptom management, medication management, disability.
• Refill medications.
• Educate patients on disease modifying medications.
• Complete patient related paperwork as needed.
• Able to be flexible with schedule.

Qualifications: Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience:

• 5 Years of Related Experience Required

Licenses and Certifications:

• RN License / New Jersey Required
• BLS Required
• ACLS Preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership capabilities in both the clinical and business environment required.
• Familiarity with hospital environment.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
• Neurological background required.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient IV skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to triage needs of patients.
• Able to manage multiple patients at one time.
• Experience with Sorian and Outlook.
• Experience with EHR.

Physical Demands: Working Conditions:

• Normal hospital environment with frequent exposure to sick or injured patients.

Exposure:

• Daily potential for exposure to blood and/or body fluids.

Physical Demands: Sitting – Frequently

Standing/Walking – Occasionally

Kneeling/Stooping – Rarely

Bending/Climbing – Rarely

Reaching above shoulder, at waist or below waist – Rarely

Lifting/Pushing or Pulling up to 40 pounds – Rarely

Lifting/Pushing or Pulling over 40 pounds – Rarely

Typing/Filing – Frequently
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.