Senior Patient Care Manager: Nursing Ops & Quality

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking an experienced Patient Care Manager to lead nursing services, coordinate patient care, and ensure high-quality, compliant operations within a Stanford Health Care unit. This role encompasses clinical leadership, budget planning, staff development and performance improvement across the department.

Responsibilities include directing nursing activities, maintaining regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of safety and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university
• Three years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure required

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice: directs nursing services for unit(s), assesses patients, implements orders, treats patients, administers medications and records
• Communicates clearly to enhance team effectiveness and engage interdisciplinary colleagues
• Plans and forecasts department budget, interprets payroll and fiscal reports, schedules staff
• Directs personnel management including hiring, training, performance appraisals, transfers, promotions and disciplinary actions
• Provides leadership and direction for staff and collaborates with physicians and nursing colleagues
• Leads performance improvement and quality management initiatives
• Promotes professional development and unit-specific competencies
• Ensures safety, quality, patient-centered care and compliance with standards

Job description

Stanford Health Care is seeking an experienced Patient Care Manager to lead nursing services, coordinate patient care, and ensure high-quality, compliant operations within a Stanford Health Care unit. This role encompasses clinical leadership, budget planning, staff development and performance improvement across the department.

Responsibilities include directing nursing activities, maintaining regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of safety and efficient patient care.