Manager, Nursing Ambulatory Clinics
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
Work That Matters - Our work is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
No one has more expertise treating children than Children's Hospital Los Angeles. CHLA is the only children's hospital in California to make the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of "Best" children's hospitals, and is nationally ranked in all 10 pediatric specialties.
Join a hospital where the work you do will matter—to you, to your colleagues, and above all, to our patients and families. At times the work may be challenging, but it is always rewarding. We hope you’ll come and find out for yourself.
It’s Work That Matters.
The Manager, Nursing Ambulatory Clinic has the primary responsibility for the operational, clinical and educational functions of clinical staff in the assigned areas.
This position manages 20-25 staff members and has oversight of four clinical divisions including Rheumatology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Genetics and Dermatology. Collaborates with 30 faculty members who complete an estimated 20,000 clinical visits per year in a shared clinic location at the CHLA Main Campus. The Manager will supervise all clinical staff and plan programs that facilitate the development of staff while maintaining a team approach to the shared responsibilities. Collaborates with the physician leadership and clinical staff to achieve the goals and objectives of the Ambulatory Care Services areas. Responsible for maintaining skills of the staff and ensures that all policies/procedures are age and/or developmentally appropriate. The Manager will function as a change agent and will demonstrate commitment to a patient and family focused model of care.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:
2+ years of recent pediatric experience required. Previous supervisory experience
along with previous fiscal management experience highly preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree is required as well as a current CA RN License.
National Certification Required
BLS And PALS Required through American Heart Association
“Graduation doesn’t mean your education ends.”
Ted Chow, RN
“When I was looking for an RN Residency program, I wanted something exceptional. That’s why I came to Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Their program is innovative and supportive, with one-to-one preceptors, classroom and skills lab education, a personal mentor, support meetings and an individualized rotation to related units. My time here has not only been rewarding, but has fully prepared me for the transition from graduate nurse to professional RN.”
The 22-week pediatric RN Residency program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is offered in the Spring and Fall and offers: comprehensive classroom and clinical experience, competitive salary and benefits, rapid promotion program, and five pediatric specialty choices.
Founded in 1901, Children's Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation's top children's hospitals and is acknowledged worldwide for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Children's Hospital is one of only eight in the nation - and the only one in the western United States - named to the national "Honor Roll" of children's hospitals in the 2010 U.S. News & World Report rankings for clinical excellence. The hospital is preparing to open a $636 million, 317-bed state-of-the-art facility in July 2011 that will further expand services and capabilities at its main campus on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Calif., as well as increase the ability to provide family-centered care to residents throughout the region.