Clinical Manager - ASC

About the role

The Clinical Manager is responsible for the administration and supervision of all medical personnel and is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer for coordination of all medical care given and related supporting services of the ambulatory surgical center and its personnel. In the absence of the CEO, the Clinical Manager assumes this responsibility and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assistance to surgeons through provisions of adequately prepared service team members.
• Delegation of responsibilities and duties to professional, technical, and ancillary personnel.
• Responsibility for performance evaluation of all department personnel.
• Cordination of administrative duties to ensure proper functioning of the staff.
• Cordination of the provision and control of materials, supplies, and equipment with the Director of Supply.
• Cordination of activity within the O.R. suite.
• Risk Manager Designee.
• Other responsibilities or activities as determined by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Illinois Nurse License.
• 5 years of Management experience ASC Management experience is a plus!
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications.

Fiscal Management

• Maintains budget compliance in daily assessment of services activity.
• Provides input into preparation of services budget.

Standards of Nursing Practice

• Maintains compliance of staff members in the daily practice of nursing care.
• Communicates compliance of nursing standards to Chief Executive Officer.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Interprets data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by the patients group.
• Cultural practices will be addressed and supported as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with planned course of medical therapy.

Policies and Procedures

• Maintains staff compliance with policy and procedures.
• Interprets policy and procedures to staff members.
• Enforces compliance with policy and procedures.
• Communicates non-compliance to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Provides counseling and disciplinary measures to Ambulatory Care Services personnel for non-compliance with policy and procedures.

Staffing and Utilization of Services

• Assigns services personnel based on levels of competency and the needs of the patient.
• Affirms equitable staff assignments.
• Participates in selection of services personnel after consulting with Chief Executive Officer as needed.
• Completes and posts services personnel schedule.

Services Environment

• Maintains service environment daily and assure surveillance of safety issues and infection control program.
• Reviews monthly report of radiation detection badges and takes appropriate action necessary.
• Affirms staff participation and knowledge of fire and disaster safety.
• Reviews electrical safety and assures all equipment is inspected every six months.
• Reviews temperature and humidity controls and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Reports environmental problems to the Chief Executive Officer.

Performance Improvement Program

• Reviews results of monthly Improvement activity and reports to staff at regular meetings.
• Communicates with and provides input to the Chief Executive Officer regarding corrective action for performance improvement deficiencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
• Life Insurance.
• PTO.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.