Patient Care Manager (RN) - Infectious Disease
Company: Stamford American International Hospital
Location: Stanford
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2548149 Onsite 107095002
Infectious Disease Hoover Other STANFORD, 211 Quarry Rd, California
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(United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job. A
Brief Overview The Patient Care Manager is a Registered Nurse who
provides unit leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the
healthcare team, hospital/system leaders to develop a quality
practice setting that support professional nursing and quality
patient care. The Nurse Manager is accountable for the effective
delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient patient care.
Responsibilities include coordination of patient care; supervision
of a professional team that includes multiple nursing and other
staff as appropriate; administrative and budget management;
troubleshooting of problem areas; organizational change management;
ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards;
quality assurance/quality improvement; safety and risk management
requirements as well as actualization of hospital and unit
policies, goals and objectives. Further, improving unit operations,
enhancing communication and feedback, customizing education and
staff roles, and accepting organizational accountability for
services provided to recipients are critical outcomes expected of
this role. The Nurse Manager role is critical to hospital
operations and minimally accomplishes the following essential
duties. Patient Care Manager I vs. II designation is based on span
of control, hours of operation, and level of unit complexity.
Locations Stanford Health Care What you will do Clinical Practice:
Ensures the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and
efficient patient care by planning, organizing, and directing the
nursing services of unit(s), including the assessment of patients,
implementation of physicians orders, treatment plans and medical
procedures, administration of medication and record keeping of same
as well as by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and
outcomes for the patient care unit(s); coordinates nursing
activities with those of other services or disciplines.
Demonstrates clinical competency in assigned specialty area role
models nursing practice consistent with the organizational and
department mission, vision and values. Communication: Communicates
in a clear and effective manner to enhance team effectiveness,
manage conflicts, engage employees and interdisciplinary colleagues
in unit activities and performance changes. Collaborates with
others within the unit and with all hospital departments and
disciplines to enhance problem solving, decision making and
performance improvement. Fiscal Accountability: Plans and forecasts
the department budget by calculating required FTES, planning annual
budgets, interpreting payroll and other key fiscal reports,
projecting workload as well as monitoring and enhancing
productivity. Performs variance analysis by interpreting financial
performance and identifying key drivers. Identifies unit/capital
budget needs in collaboration with physician and nursing
colleagues. Plans and implements staff scheduling, position
controls and attendance control procedures. Human Resources:
Directs the personnel management of the employees assigned to the
department consistent with state and federal labor laws, collective
bargaining agreements, and nursing service and hospital philosophy,
goals and policy. Ensures that new staff is interviewed, hired,
trained, oriented, precepted and evaluated. Prepares and conducts
employee performance appraisals. Approves transfers, promotions and
other decisions affecting employee pay and status. Participates in
initiating and documenting disciplinary actions and responding to
grievances. Leadership: Assumes twenty-four (24) hour
responsibility and accountability for the operation of the assigned
patient care unit(s), service(s), staff, and facilities. Plans,
organizes and directs short- and long-term departmental activities
in accordance with hospital goals and accrediting organization
standards. Provides leadership and direction for the staff in the
patient care unit(s) while supporting and actualizing the goals of
the department, division, service, and hospital. Functions as a
resource to staff and interdisciplinary team members and
interdepartmentally, consults on nursing care and professional
nursing practice. Performance Improvement: Assumes responsibility
for accessing and utilizing appropriate date in order to monitor
unit operations. Accountable for achieving patient and staff
satisfaction targets for the organization and unit of
responsibility. Develops, implements and evaluates process
improvement projects/process in order to continually monitor and
improve patient care. Professional Development: Facilitates
professional development and clinical growth of nursing staff
through implementation and maintenance of unit specific
competencies. Promotes and facilitates educational opportunities
based on assessment of staff needs. Quality Management: Supports
the quality framework, which includes both clinical and service
quality indicators. Creates an environment of patient care that is
safe, effective, patient centered, timely, efficient and equitable.
Clinical Practice: Ensures the effective delivery of competent,
compassionate, and efficient patient care by planning, organizing,
and directing the nursing services of unit(s), including the
assessment of patients, implementation of physicians orders,
treatment plans and medical procedures, administration of
medication and record keeping of same as well as by monitoring and
evaluating patient care processes and outcomes for the patient care
unit(s); coordinates nursing activities with those of other
services or disciplines. Demonstrates clinical competency in
assigned specialty area role models nursing practice consistent
with the organizational and department mission, vision and values.
Quality Management: Supports the quality framework, which includes
both clinical and service quality indicators. Creates an
environment of patient care that is safe, effective, patient
centered, timely, efficient and equitable. Education Qualifications
Bachelors and/or Masters in Nursing from an accredited college or
university. Experience Qualifications Three (3) years of
progressively responsible and directly related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to contribute to
health care policy formulation when working in partnership with a
multidisciplinary team of health care providers. Ability to
delegate responsibly to others, activities according to ability,
level of preparation, the standards of practice and regulatory
guidelines. Ability to develop programs and lead process
improvement projects. Ability to establish the strategic direction
and business plans for a functional group. Ability to initiate and
implement change conducive to the improvement of the quality and
safety of patient care delivery. Ability to provide leadership,
influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals, to
effectively prioritize system resources to provide quality and
valued patient care, promote cooperative behaviors, act as a role
model, resource and mentor. Ability to supervise, coach, mentor,
train, and evaluate work results. Ability to use information and
keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage
knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient
care. Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices,
standards, emerging technologies, techniques and approaches in the
nursing profession, and the health care system, and the
responsibility and accountability for the outcome of practice.
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines
of certifying and accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit
standards, protocols, policies and procedures governing the
provision of nursing care in the area of assignment. Knowledge of
principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal
and personnel management essential to the practice of nursing in
the larger context of health care. Knowledge of principles,
practices and current trends in health care and hospital system
organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical
management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for
assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to contribute to health
care policy formulation when working in partnership with a
multidisciplinary team of health care providers Licenses and
Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or
Compact State Licensure These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family
Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering
value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and
execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and
towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s
patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered
interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower
patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You
will do this by executing against our three experience pillars,
from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my
needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide
and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better
health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through
coordination LI-MH2 Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care
(SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal
opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and
practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does
not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color,
sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression,
religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs,
marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran
status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups,
people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered
after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job
requirements. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $86.41 -
$114.50 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role
will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not
limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and
training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
Saving Lives and Changing the Future of Medicine Stanford is a part
of the top 10 highest ranked Level 1 Trauma Magnet Facilities in
the U.S. Combining clinical care, research, and education, our team
provides compassionate, coordinated and personalized care for the
unique needs of every patient. As the only Level I trauma center
between San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford Health Care delivers
clinical innovation across its inpatient services, specialty health
centers, physician offices, virtual care offerings and health plan
programs. With a state-of-the-art hospital, more than 2,800 medical
staff and more than 1,300 residents and fellows, Stanford Health
Care is committed to making a lasting impact through research,
education and clinical care. Benefits Stanford offers exceptional
benefits and competitive pay to ensure our staff feels supported in
and outside of their work. Specific roles are eligible for shift
differential pay, sign-on/relocation bonus, etc.
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