Patient Care Manager
About the role
The Patient Care Manager at MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and upholding clinical practice standards within the department. They provide positive leadership, problem-solving skills, and are responsible for continuous quality improvement, patient satisfaction, budgeting, customer and staff feedback, training and development.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the clinical practice within the department.
- Demonstrates own presence or involvement in department.
- Rounds and interacts with physicians, staff, patients, families and customers.
- Available to problem solve, support and assist the team.
- Upholds clinical practice standards and guidelines.
- Explores opportunities to improve clinical outcomes and takes action.
- Keeps self-updated and current with new trends and technology related to clinical specialty, areas of responsibility, leadership and management.
- Maintains staffing patterns that support effective clinical services within established budget parameters.
- Monitors operations responsive to changes in coding, billing and reimbursement.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or actively completing BSN degree within 3 years of offer acceptance.
- Minimum 5 years nursing experience; 3 years’ experience in nursing leadership.
- Current Iowa RN license. Active IL RN license if working in IL.
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Mandatory Reporter.
- High language, high math, high reasoning ability.
- Personal computer.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to be diplomatic.
- Strong leadership and teambuilding skills.
- Ability to prioritize and delegate.
Qualifications
- Must adhere to MercyOne’s performance expectations and perform all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.
Skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
Benefits
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Pay
$X per hour or $Y per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week), Day shift, Exempt status.
Contact Information
To learn more about MercyOne Elkader, click here: Elkader Medical Center
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.