Description

Position at Allied Physicians Group
Peconic Pediatrics
Nurse Manager, Full Time
Peconic Pediatrics in Riverhead, NY is home to caring, knowledgeable healthcare providers that are dedicated to helping children be as happy and healthy as possible. We're a different kind of pediatrics practice because we don't speak doctor - we speak parent.
We are seeking candidates for our Nurse Manager position. Flexibility, professional appearance, good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are crucial for this role. The office requires attention to details while maintaining a welcoming presence for both patients, their parents, and visitors. This position would be best suited for an outgoing, positive energy person who appreciates cordial, professional employee relationships and close continuity of care with our families and children.
Full Time Availability During Business Hours & On Call as Needed:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Company Overview:
Founded in 2006, Allied Physicians Group is one of the largest private Pediatric medical partnerships with the New York Metropolitan Area. The groups' independence is an integral part to our success because it is not owned by a health system, hospital or insurance company. This freedom allows Allied doctors to refer patients to the specialists that are best for the child. Allied is comprised of more than 150 Caring Pediatric Providers who provide patient-centered care and collaborate on their best practices.
Allied mission is to provide the highest quality healthcare with exceptional service to all who enter our doors. Our vision is to create an exceptional patient experience with a culture that empowers our staff and other professional fulfillment to our providers. Our Core Values are what makes our Culture:
•Respect
•Integrity
•Compassion
•Humility
•Empathy
•Staff
•GROWTH!
Position Responsibilities:

• Works directly with the Office Manager to manage the daily operations of the office's clinical staff.
• Maintains clinical guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Maintains clinical operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures including executing downtime and emergency procedures in times of need.
• Supervises CLIA Lab Site
• Maintains clinical staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training nurses and clinical staff.
• Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning clinical staff; following up on work results.
• Maintains clinical staff job results by coaching, counseling employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Prepares and publishes staff schedule monthly, takes call outs/lates and arranges coverage for absent staff.
• Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Maintains all practice inventory including vaccines, medical supplies and office supplies.
• Maintains all practice compliance with, but not limited to, VFC, CLIA, OSHA and HIPAA
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Supervises Lab Technicians and Medical Assistants

Preferred Qualifications:

• NYS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• 5 Years clinical experience in a medical practice
• 2 years CLIA experience
• Prior management/supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated ability to perform dosage calculations and measurement conversions.
• Basic computer literacy required
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• EMR experience (GE Centricity) preferred
• Phlebotomy

Knowledge/Skills:

• Bi-Lingual English/Spanish a PLUS

Physical Requirements:

• Medical office that is both physically and emotionally challenging
• Standing, walking, or stooping for long periods of time.
• Mild physical labor to complete the tasks at hand.
• Exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids.
• Possible heavy lifting (infants, toddlers, children)

Compensation & Benefits offered:
(You must work a minimum of 30 hours a week to be eligible for benefits)
Pay Rate: $70,000 - $75,000 ; Negotiable, Dependent Upon Experience

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary 401K & 3% Profit Sharing (after one-year)
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• NYS Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Supplemental Insurance Products
• Wellness Programs and Coaching
• Employee Discount Program
• Opportunity to take be a part of a growing organization focused on unparalleled patient care.

This organization participates in E-Verify. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, domestic status, civil union status, pregnancy, employee's or dependent's reproductive decision making, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, genetic information, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), arrest record, status as a victim of domestic violence, past convictions (in accordance with applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.