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Clinical Manager, Med Surg 2100
Job Description
We are looking for a Clinical Manager, Med Surg 2100 to join our team.
The Clinical Manager is responsible for management of clinical services in the 2100 Med/Surgical Unit. Works closely with the Director and Medical Staff leadership to develop, implement, and maintain clinical and educational programs that enhance the quality of care and achieve a high level of patient and provider satisfaction.
Essential Functions
Selects individuals possessing appropriate credentials and who demonstrate experience, initiative, innovation, self-direction and enthusiasm for their respective roles.
Creates an environment of clear responsibility, authority, autonomy and accountability that energizes and encourages the staff to perform at their personal best.
Focuses on establishing stability and reducing variance in the operations of all departmental functions.
Sponsors interdisciplinary collaboration through personally demonstrated attributes of leadership. Effectively uses a cross-functional team approach to enhance results.
Responds appropriately to cost reduction opportunities. Monitors utilization of services and seeks opportunities to appropriately expand or reduce service levels while maintaining quality and meeting needs of the community.
Effectively identifies and implements continuous clinical and operations improvement initiatives.
In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team, develops outcome parameters and clinical guidelines to assess service effectiveness.
Ensures that department orientation and ongoing competencies are completed and documented.
Ensures patient, physician, staff, and administration satisfaction with the quality of management exercised by the Manager in the functions under the Director’s supervision.
Mentors staff to enhance existing competencies and develop new ones through educational/ training opportunities; demonstrates patience, skill and helping others to succeed, especially those with less formal preparation.
Accounts for resolution of clinical operational, utilization review and financial issues. Collaborates with the health care team in developing and implementing appropriate plans to provide quality care.
Oversight of nursing and counseling practice to assure compliance with departmental standards of care.
Job Requirements
Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. BSN preferred.
Must be enrolled in BSN program within six months.
R.N. with current New Mexico State license.
BLS and other certification as applicable to area.
National certification in area of expertise is preferred.
Strong clinical and leadership skills.
Previous management experience including experience in facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Strong nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
Effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to problem solve; ability to appropriately confront issues.
Ability to motivate others as individuals and as a team.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities of others.
Ability to effectively run meetings and to negotiate deadlines.
Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences.
Experience in dealing with physicians on an administrative level and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff members and leadership.
Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical role in medical/surgical services.
Two years progressive management experience.
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