Summary:
The Clinical Manager has 24-hour responsibility of one or more patient units for directing and coordinating resources for the delivery of care to the patients and families. The Clinical Manager works in partnership with the appropriate Director and the Assistant Clinical Manager to provide leadership to the unit staff caring for patients.
Responsibilities:
Develop a unit based Table of Organization
Develop an operational and capital budget to meet the volume and acuity of patient care needs. Analyze and explain budget variances.
Provide support for leadership development and professional growth for Assistant Clinical Managers.
Evaluate and provide resources and feedback to staff to enhance professional development
Define and assure adherence to unit and organizational policies procedures and standards
Serve on multidisciplinary quality improvement committees
Analyze data and identify opportunities for improvement in patient care
Participate in organizational committees for planning and development
Maintain open lines of communication with all members of the health care team
Create an environment that promotes and supports active patient and family participation in all aspects of informed decision making
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Other information:
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The administrative ability to oversee departmental activities. Ensure that area policies and procedures are maintained and to supervise subordinate staff.
A thorough knowledge of nursing practices within assigned clinical area
Ability to interpret and respond to cardiac monitoring
QUALIFICATIONS-EDUCATION:
Baccalaureate in Nursing; Master required (Nursing or related Health Care field acceptable). Consideration will be given to internal candidates committed to completing a Masters program.
Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
Strong leadership skills
QUALIFICATIONS-EXPERIENCE:
Five years relevant experience.
SUPERVISION:
Schedule train assign work to participate in the evaluation of and when necessary recommend discipline and discharge of subordinate personnel when appropriate.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
HCH
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
