Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the management and oversight of the daily clinical operations in a service line in one or more practice locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: clinical leadership, clinical operations, patient and employee safety and satisfaction, quality care, fiscal management and personnel management. Partners and co-creates a dynamic and collaborative relationship and partnership with members of the triad - Chiefs of Service Line and Operations leaders and/or local administration leaders in service to exemplary patient care. Ensures the continuity and advancement of systems, care model critical success factors and service standards.

Supervises RNs and LPNs assuring that they are practicing in accordance with legal parameters, guidelines, and standards for clinical care. Ensures the strict adherence to collective bargaining contracts across sites. Serves as a clinical nursing resource and clinical operations partner in the areas of quality improvement, regulatory compliance, safety and professional development for their designated sites/service areas. Addresses patient and staff issues in collaboration with operational partners.

The Clinical Nurse Manager positions are differentiated by the following critical components; this Clinical Nurse Manager I position:

is an administrative position with less than 0.50 administrative FTE.

holds responsibilities over one site or department.

holds responsibility over an area of practice with a smaller number of direct reports or less complex scope of clinical practice (no high level disinfection, moderate sedation etc.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required. Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field, preferred. Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty. Certification in practice specialty or leadership preferred with an expectation to sit for certification within 4 years of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of demonstrated clinical experience and skill in relevant nursing area strongly preferred. 0-2 years of leadership experience preferred. Management/leadership experience in a nursing collective bargaining environment preferred.

SKILLS

Working knowledge of organizational systems and operations preferred. Must be able to act cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Requires strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Must have a demonstrated commitment to the principals of collaboration and teamwork.

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health’s 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

SUMMARY

Responsible for the management and oversight of the daily clinical operations in a service line in one or more practice locations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: clinical leadership, clinical operations, patient and employee safety and satisfaction, quality care, fiscal management and personnel management. Partners and co-creates a dynamic and collaborative relationship and partnership with members of the triad - Chiefs of Service Line and Operations leaders and/or local administration leaders in service to exemplary patient care. Ensures the continuity and advancement of systems, care model critical success factors and service standards.

Supervises RNs and LPNs assuring that they are practicing in accordance with legal parameters, guidelines, and standards for clinical care. Ensures the strict adherence to collective bargaining contracts across sites. Serves as a clinical nursing resource and clinical operations partner in the areas of quality improvement, regulatory compliance, safety and professional development for their designated sites/service areas. Addresses patient and staff issues in collaboration with operational partners.

The Clinical Nurse Manager positions are differentiated by the following critical components; this Clinical Nurse Manager I position:

is an administrative position with less than 0.50 administrative FTE.

holds responsibilities over one site or department.

holds responsibility over an area of practice with a smaller number of direct reports or less complex scope of clinical practice (no high level disinfection, moderate sedation etc.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required. Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare related field, preferred. Current RN license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty. Certification in practice specialty or leadership preferred with an expectation to sit for certification within 4 years of hire.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of demonstrated clinical experience and skill in relevant nursing area strongly preferred. 0-2 years of leadership experience preferred. Management/leadership experience in a nursing collective bargaining environment preferred.

SKILLS

Working knowledge of organizational systems and operations preferred. Must be able to act cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Requires strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Must have a demonstrated commitment to the principals of collaboration and teamwork.