Asssitant Nurse Manager Ambulatory – UCLA Health System – Los Angeles, CA

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The Administrative Nurse II of Ambulatory Nursing works independently and collaboratively with the outpatient department managers, nursing staff and physicians to promote clinical and quality excellence and to ensure consistent clinical practices as they relate to regulatory standards and UCLA Health System policies and procedures. The individual in this position is responsible for Ambulatory nursing practice, including developing and reviewing Ambulatory nursing competencies based on standard and/or evidence based best practices, coordinating Ambulatory orientation, complying with regulatory requirements, and participating in various committees related to the improvement of Ambulatory patient care. Areas of responsibility include all of the UCLA Westwood-based, hospital licensed clinics, and unlicensed clinics under the leadership of the Faculty Practice Group. The Administrative Nurse II of Ambulatory Nursing reports to the Director of Ambulatory Nursing. Job Qualifications · If the Baccalaureate degree is not in Nursing, Master's in Nursing is required*· Meets CN III JD/PE· Career position, 90% minimum · Leading Abilities: o Behaviors, actions, and language reflect conscious commitment to supporting unit, department, and hospital visiono Projects a calm, reassuring and confident manner and promotes a cohesive team environment· Standards and Accountability Abilities: o Consistently achieves high standards in clinical duties and holds self to same standards as others are held to· Makes decisions in the best interest of the patient· Communication Abilities: o Effectively listens and communicates to peers both positive and constructive feedback o Able to admit fault and acknowledge others' position without becoming defensive· Planning and Decision Making Abilities: o Consistently uses good judgment in making decisions o Consistently identifies opportunities to improve unit performance and takes action to implement ideas· Relationship Building Abilitieso Develops rapport with patients and patients familieso Able to recognize (or bring attention to) peers' accomplishments· Developing People Abilitieso Maintains positive attitude towards unit and work, helping to build unit's positive reputationo Consistently models right behaviorso Skills in coaching and assisting staff in: - developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress - implementing interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care - evaluating the effective of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and - recognizing the need to reassess or reset goal parameterRequired prior to 10/01/10· Baccalaureate or Masters degree in Nursing with two years of recent acute care experience** OR ADN/AA/Diploma with 3 years recent acute care experience** Required: CPR, CA RN, BSN, 3-5 years of ambluatory or outpatient care settings. UCLA Health System - 1 hour ago - save job - block