What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director position at United Surgical Partners International, Inc?
Hershey Outpatient Surgery Center has an immediate need for a full time RN Clinical Director!
Job Summary: The Clinical Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the operating room and implements process initiatives to improve efficiency of services and patient experience. The Clinical Director will report to the ASC Administrator and will collaborate with them to promote fiscal accountability, develop and revise policies, and evaluate staff performance. The Clinical Director will oversee staff credentialing, preventative safety measures, risk management duties, and use their clinical and leadership experience to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following.Other duties may be assigned:
Job Summary: The Clinical Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the operating room and implements process initiatives to improve efficiency of services and patient experience. The Clinical Director will report to the ASC Administrator and will collaborate with them to promote fiscal accountability, develop and revise policies, and evaluate staff performance. The Clinical Director will oversee staff credentialing, preventative safety measures, risk management duties, and use their clinical and leadership experience to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following.Other duties may be assigned:
- Devise strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
- Assume responsibility of budgeting and resourcing
- Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs
- Recruit employees to ensure department is staffed with qualified personnel
- Assign cases and create schedules for all employees
- Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback
- Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
- Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary
- Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards
- BSN required (MSN preferred).
- Currently licensed in the state.
- Professional certification preferred (AORN).
- ACLS required, PALs preferred (will be required to obtain).
- CPR certification is required, advanced life support certification required.
- Two years operating room/critical care experience.
- Two years of leadership experience in the outpatient surgery area.
- Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others.
- Proven experience as clinical director or other managerial position.
- Infection control, quality, and/or process improvement experience.
- Solid understanding of budgeting, resourcing and performance evaluation procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of ASC standards and regulations for the clinical field.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Exceptional organizational and leadership skills. Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts.