An Office Manager directs administrative staff and manages workflow in a business office. Supervises clerical work, tracks office supplies, oversees maintenance for office equipment and manages budget for office expenses. May hire and train staff.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Regional Nurse Administrator for the Monmouth North office for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Regional Nurse Administrator ( RNA ) is the key nursing administrator representing the Child and Family Nurse Program ( CFNP ) within the assigned New Jersey Department of Children and Families ( DCF )/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) area. The RNA provides administrative and clinical systems and activities for an assigned
DCF /CP&P
area. As a member of the CFNP leadership team, the RNA participates in program strategic planning, development and implementation of program initiatives, and program evaluation. The RNA is the key liaison to the
DCF /CP&P
Area Director for the assigned
DCF /CP&P
area and provides nursing expertise at an area and systems level to ensure a smooth interface between CFNP and
DCF /CP&P
systems and personnel, as well as health care planning consistent with the best interests of the child and family, within the scope of Rutgers and
DCF /CP&P
policies and within the scope of nursing practice as defined by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. In all activities, the RNA maintains the standards of nursing practice for Rutgers School of Nursing and supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Child and Family Nurse Program.
Duties include:
Represents CFNP and CFNP leadership at various meetings with DCF/CP&P, as well as community serviceorganizations, health care providers/facilities, and parent organizations. As a key nursing liaison for the assigned
DCF/CP&P
area, communicates regularly with the
DCF/CP&P
Area Director,Local Office Managers and other
DCF/CP&P
leadership through phone contact, email, meetings, and case conferences toaddress systems, personnel or specific clinical issues and to collaborate on effective, mutually agreeable solutions. Orients, directly supervises, guides, and evaluates Child and Family Nurse staff in the assigned
DCF/CP&P
area, includingmaintaining regular communication and supervision, conducting initial/annual performance reviews, and implementingany necessary performance improvement plans or progressive discipline. Monitors all Child and Family Nurse caseloads and coordination of assignments; directs necessary adjustments to assuretimely delivery of the full range of contracted nursing services in all currently funded local offices within the assigned
DCF/CP&P
area
City:
West Long Branch State:
NJ Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position requires standing, bending, and walking (up and down) stairs and the ability to lift 50 pounds (infants/children, medical records) to waist level.
