| Purpose: |
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Under general direction, plan, organize and supervise nursing staff in a community health center as lead nurse in the coordination of a community health programs. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Establish work assignments and priorities in relationship to nursing service available.
- Direct and coordinate the work of assigned nursing and support personnel to provide patient care in an assigned clinic/service.
- Assist in planning educational programs for nurses, and other clinical staff to meet needs of the department.
- Assist in preparation of clinical program budget proposals.
- Compile program statistics and reports.
- Respond to inquiries concerning clinic information and/or inquiries on policies and procedures.
- Refer patients and families to other services or for follow-up treatment based on assessment of health care needs.
- Provides direct patient care and support to clinical staff as needed.
- Teach and counsel patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Maintain complete and accurate records of patient status and care provided.
- Respond to patient request for information regarding services available.
- Respond to patient complaints received in person or via the hotline.
- Coordinate with administrative staff, as needed, concerning services provided.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of ambulatory nursing and of nursing services as employed in community health programs.
- Knowledge of medicines and narcotics and their application for treatment.
- Knowledge of instruments and equipment used in providing routine and specialized patient care.
- Knowledge of current community resources available.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of organization and coordination of community health programs.
- Skill in planning, directing, and controlling the work of subordinate employees to accomplish activities to provide maximum services.
- Skill in setting priorities and making judgments.
- Skill in recognizing the health needs and concerns of patients, families and the community.
- Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
- Skill in making sound decisions in emergency or stress situations.
- Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, other city employees, and the general public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, four (4) years of experience in a clinical nursing setting, ambulatory care, or in a hospital one (1) year of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- License to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
- Must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment
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