Under general supervision, organizes and directs the work of Nursing Units and programs; coordinates staff to assure that effective nursing services are provided, and quality standards are met. Staffing consists of Registered Nurses, Medical Clerks, PSAs and other healthcare providers as needed. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized. The function of the clinical nurse manager is to develop and maintain an environment that supports the professional nurse and staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and nursing services, analyzing appropriate internal and external data and information to identify opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders for improving services and patient outcomes.
• Evaluates her/his own performance based on professional practice standards, relevant studies and regulations, and organizational criteria identifying areas of strength, as well as areas for professional/practice development.
• Develops education programs designed to assist the staff nurse in the progression from novice to expert in the practice of nursing.
• Contributes to nursing management education and professional development of staff, students, and colleagues in an environment of mutual respect and understanding.
• Decisions and actions are based on ethical principles and fosters a non-discriminatory climate in which care is delivered in a manner sensitive to socio-cultural diversity.
• Promotes research, and integrating evidence-based knowledge into the identification of best practice in the delivery of nursing care to the appropriate population.
• Promotes and monitors regulatory agency standards and customer service expectations for the practice of all aspects of nursing.
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring.
• Responsible for operating within approved budget.
• Ensures availability and operation of necessary equipment and supplies for patient care.
• Directs nursing units and programs.
• Ensures quality of care to patients and families represents “best in class”.
• Develops and monitors programs.
• Promotes satisfaction of internal and external customers. Provides leadership, direction and guidance to assigned staff.
• Coordinates and maintains the required training and skills of staff.
• Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations.
• Effectively addresses personnel issues in order to promote a productive and healthy work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. Implement national nursing standards.
• Effectively intercede with family and patients and resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate patient/client and staff data collection systems and processes to support the practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care.
• Collaborate with nursing staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers, and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs for staff.
• Evaluate factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriate to licensure, education, and experience of staff.
• Monitor and evaluate appropriate utilization of staff in collaboration with hospital wide stakeholders.
• Utilize evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards of practice that guide practice improvement initiatives.
• Recognize the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population when developing staffing plans; ensures level of staffing for the level of acuity is appropriate 24 hours/day.
• Evaluate staff competency by direct observation, peer review, orientation and employee input, documenting this in the appropriate system.
• Develop and implement effective educational programs designed to assist the staff in the progression from novice to expert in the care of the patient and family.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $129,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift