Watts Health Center is headquarters for the medical and administrative services of the Watts Healthcare Corporation. The Center, one of the first community health centers in the United States launched in 1968, is still one of the largest and most prominent. The 69,000 square-foot facility houses a staff of 300 and offers a full range of services including clinical, preventive, behavioral and restorative health services. Watts Healthcare Corporation (WHCC), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) dedicated to serving the community of Watts and the surrounding area for 41 years and providing quality and comprehensive healthcare and health education services to the low-income and underserved populations.
Description: We are aggressively seeking a Registered Nurse Manager to assist the Chief Medical Officer and the Director of Nursing in the direct delivery of care. The RN Manager is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care, and the supervision and management of clinic/personnel operations in a specific unit(s). Actively participate in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation/improvement of care delivery. Recommend and evaluate processes to improve systems and patient care. Determine the appropriate mix of nursing auxiliary and laboratory services staff. Interview, hire staff and review staff performance in area of responsibility.
Qualifications:
· Licensed in the State of California as a Registered Nurse.
· B.A. degree and two years of supervisorial experience, or eight (8) years of supervisorial experience in an acute care or ambulatory health care facility.
· Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency in acute care environment to include application of the nursing process and physical/health assessment skills.
· Current knowledge of modern outpatient clinic methods.
· Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage employees and clinical operations to achieve the delivery of efficient and quality patient care services.
· Demonstrated ability to work productively and communicate effectively with individuals of various socio-economic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
· Demonstrated ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimum supervision; to maintain quality control standards; to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
· Skilled in identifying problems and recommending solutions in a clear, concise and proactive manner.
· Must possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills; diplomacy and compassion with all types of individuals.
· Energetic, personable and people oriented skills are essential.
Watts Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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