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Clinical Manager

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New York

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bed Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Medicine, Conflict Resolution, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Facilities Management, Financial Strategy, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Software, Hospital, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Medical Equipment, Medical Record System, Medical Waste, Nursing, Nursing Administration, Performance Analysis, Plan Meetings, Resource Management, Set Goals, Social Work, Supply Chain, Time Management
LOCATION
New York
POSTED
4 days ago

Operations & Patient Flow

 

  • Daily Workflow: Directing unit traffic to prevent bottlenecks and long wait times.
  • Bed Management: Coordinating with the ER and ICU to ensure rapid patient placement.
  • Resource Allocation: Assigning staff based on "patient acuity" (the severity of illness).
  • Discharge Planning: Meeting with social workers to ensure safe, timely patient exits- with special focus on Length of Stay and documentation improvement to improve the Case Mix Index
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Human Resources & Team Leadership

 

  • Staff Scheduling: Managing 24/7 rotations, including call-outs and holiday coverage.
  • Conflict Resolution: Mediating disputes between medical staff or between staff and families.
  • Skill Development: Identifying training gaps and organizing "in-service" education sessions.
  • Performance Tracking: Setting annual goals and conducting formal reviews for nurses and techs.
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Quality, Safety, & Compliance

 

  • Audit Readiness: Ensuring the unit is always prepared for surprise Joint Commission inspections
  • Incident Investigation: Reviewing "near misses" or patient falls to create prevention plans.
  • Infection Control: Monitoring strict adherence to hand-hygiene and sterile procedure protocols.
  • Patient Experience: Reviewing HCAHPS scores and addressing patient complaints directly.

 

 

Financial & Strategic Management

 

  • Budget Variance: Explaining why the department went over or under budget each month.
  • Supply Chain: Approving high-cost medical equipment orders and monitoring waste.
  • Strategic Growth: Helping the Department Chair plan for new service lines or unit expansions.
  • Labor Costs: Monitoring "overtime" usage and balancing the use of expensive travel nurses.

 

 

 

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: PA/NP or a Master's degree (preferred) or a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration or Nursing  (MHA, MBA, or MSN).
  • Experience: Typically 3–5 years of clinical experience, often in a hospital or leadership role.
  • Certifications: Valuable credentials include Certified Clinical Manager (CCM) or Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)- preferred
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and healthcare management software. 

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