SUMMARY: The RN Nurse Manager works directly with Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and the Medical Director to plan and provide professional nursing care for patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead and support nursing staff and leads, fostering growth and a positive work environment
- Ensure compliance with nursing standards, policies, and regulatory/accreditation requirements
- Monitor patient care quality, driving improvement initiatives as needed
- Coordinate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Assess patient acuity to guide staffing and resource allocation
- Address patient/family concerns through advocacy, education, and support
- Implement evidence-based practices to improve safety, satisfaction, and outcomes
- Support audits, surveys, and inspections, ensuring corrective actions are taken
- Oversee infection control, medication administration, and other safety measures
- Manage departmental budgets and control operational costs (staffing, supplies, equipment)
- Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
- Ensure staff licensure/certification compliance and facilitate ongoing education
- Supervise, evaluate, and discipline nursing/medical assistant staff as needed
- Manage scheduling, onboarding, and resolution of staff issues or grievances
- Collaborate with the Infusion scheduler and support overall clinic/infusion suite operations
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:- Physically capable of standing/walking most of the shift, lifting up to 75 lbs (25 lbs frequently), carrying up to 35 lbs, and performing tasks requiring bending, reaching, crouching, and fine motor coordination
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, auditory, visual) to interact effectively with physicians, APNs, families, staff, and consultants
- Ability to read, understand, and follow written/oral instructions accurately
- Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure, including emergencies and multitasking situations
INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Knowledge of Joint Commission standards and the accreditation process.
- Knowledge of the published National Patient Safety Goals and how to implement strategy to meet and exceed the goals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/parents, clinical staff, vendors and fellow employees as well as the public.
- Must be well organized and detail oriented.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Spanish speaking preferredbut not required.
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
