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About the role

Plans, implements and ensures the quality of clinic programs; and serves as a resource to employees in resolving employee and patient related issues. Supervises exempt and non-exempt nursing and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Administers an effective quality assurance program by monitoring and counseling nurses and support staff, and auditing charts.
• Makes staff assignments; hires and orientates new staff; monitors time and attendance; and conducts employee performance evaluations.
• Establishes objectives for programs and develops protocol and appointment systems.
• Generates various reports as required by the county, state and Centers for Disease Control.
• Posts, documents and reviews lab test results and communicates problems and discrepancies.
• Attends and leads departmental and agency meetings.
• Reviews health literature and keeps staff informed of new and revised issues.
• Ensures clinic facilities are properly maintained.
• Plans and participates in research projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, or in a job related field of study. Three (3) years of nursing experience, including one (1) year supervisory experience.

Skills

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Knowledge of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
• Depending on the location, this position may require the incumbent possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with good driving record.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard clinic environment. Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, with ability to lift/transport supplies and equipment. Exposure to blood, various illnesses and diseases. Ability to travel to various work site locations.