Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Nurse Manager reports to the Clinic Manager in partnership with the Clinic Physician. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day coordination of nursing staff and aides. This position will participate in direct patient care.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow in the clinic as it relates to patient care
• Provide new employee and ongoing training to nursing and clinical staff, as appropriate
• Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system
• Prepare patient for various types of procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as needed
• Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate

• Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician
• Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician.

• Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed.
• Actively participate in the hiring process for nursing and clinical staff.

Qualification

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Licensure and Certifications: Valid registered nurse license and CPR, required.
• Experience: Must have previous healthcare or clinical experience. Previous leadership or supervisory experience, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 70% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 30% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.