What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Manager of Cardiovascular Center position at Melrose Wakefield Hospital?
MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center, over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are interested in providing care in your local community, come join our team!
Job Overview
The Clinical Manager oversees the daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit(s). The Clinical Manager prepares staff schedules, requests, and allocates resources and ensures that patient care is aligned with the goals, mission, and vision of Tufts Medicine.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. 5 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN.
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems and/or resources for patients and families.
2. In collaboration with the director, ensures all staff maintains competency-based practice based upon patient population.
3. Participates in nursing research.
4. Identifies avenues to pursue own professional growth.
5. Keeps current on regulatory issues and trends and employs strategies to meet standards in a proactive manner.
6. Supervises staff by evaluating work performance, providing guidance, and timely feedback based on outcome measures.
7. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to address, patient/family needs, and discharge planning.
8. Recognizes, responds, and provides follow-up on issues, concerns, and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff.
9. Allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services.
10. Develops and monitors operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
11. Performs performance reviews with staff.
12. Participates in staff interview process, provides direction and discipline to staff as appropriate, and orients new staff to facility.
13. Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilities the professional growth and development of staff.
14. Develops and implements processes to enhance operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.
15. Develops, implements, and monitors written policies and procedures.
16. Leads and/or participates in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary teams, committees, councils and special projects.
17. Plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards of practice.
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
About MelroseWakefield Hospital:
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40 local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system - we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being.
Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$134,525.66 - $171,524.44Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.