Assistant Clinical Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with CFHC’s program philosophies, goals and objectives.
• Be cognizant of and comply with all CFHC’s policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Be competent in performing the duties of a nurse.
• Understand the requirements of CFHC’s Exposure Control Plan.
• Utilize universal precautions when practicing in a clinical setting.
• Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs as requested by the DON, CMO, or CEO.
• Represent CFHC in the community.
• Report as needed to Nurse Manager and DON any pertinent information or situations that impact patient care or CFHC liability.
• Attend and participate in mandatory CFHC meetings (Center Specific meetings, Corporate meetings, and other meetings as designated by the Nurse Manager, DON, CMO, or CEO).
• Demonstrate ability to work cooperatively with other members of the clinical team.
• Be supportive of coworkers.
• Carry out any other activities deemed appropriate by the Nurse Manager, DON, CMO, or CEO.

Primary Duties

• Ensure the practice of nursing within CFHC is of the highest possible quality.
• Assist with assignment of clinical and administrative duties to clinical support staff.
• Coordinate patient flow by troubleshooting scheduling difficulties, walk-ins, late patients, and emergencies.
• Determine clinical support staffing requirements, including coverage for sick time, vacations, and other absences.
• Perform periodic assessments to determine deficiencies in clinical staff performance.
• Conduct periodic clinical support staff meetings.
• Evaluate the educational needs of the clinical support staff on a regular basis.
• Afford quarterly proficiency testing and annual evaluations of clinical support staff.
• Keep Nurse Manager and DON informed of all significant nursing issues.
• Assist in the review of resumes and credentials of clinical support staff applicants.
• Coordinate orientation and training of new clinical support staff employees.
• Perform monthly Environment of Care center audits.
• Maintain current credentials for clinical support staff on file with Human Resources.
• Coordinate nursing assignments for interning students.

Secondary Duties

• Function as a professional nurse member of the health team.
• Make nursing assessments related to the health status of the patient and triage them appropriately.
• Provide nursing coverage in clinic emergency shortage situations.
• Accurately function and perform all duties of nursing personnel.
• Escort patients to exam room and prepare them for the exam.
• Take and record vital signs, patient histories, and other pertinent information.
• Prepare patients for and assist clinicians with procedures.
• Administer immunizations and medications and monitor patient response.
• Provide professional patient education and counseling.
• Participate in all code situations.
• Serve as a mentor for interning students.