Clinical Nurse Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate unit goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of care that contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Oversee and coordinate the activities and job duties of assigned personnel to achieve quality outcomes, customer/patient satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with budgetary objectives.
• Incorporate Total Quality Management principles into daily operations and patient care activities.
• Assign work to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, unit clerks, monitor technicians, and other personnel as needed to meet patient care objectives.
• Ensure continuity of patient care through effective staffing assignments based on staff competency, education, training, and patient care needs.
• Develop effective communication among personnel, physicians, and other employees to promote continuity, coordination, and collaboration in healthcare delivery.
• Maintain proficiency in applicable technologies and make informed recommendations regarding new services, products, and equipment.
• Interview, select, evaluate, discipline, and terminate personnel, or recommend such actions, in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensure assigned employees receive appropriate orientation and required in-service education to maintain licensure, certification, and competency.
• Maintain personnel records and related documentation as required.
• Develop and manage work schedules, including vacations, leaves of absence, call-ins, call-offs, and other staffing needs.
• Direct and supervise employee relations activities within the assigned unit(s).
• Attend management meetings and participate in the development of management and supervisory policies and procedures.
• Apply advanced clinical knowledge and serve as a role model and resource to nursing staff, including providing direct patient care as necessary.
• Direct, oversee, and assist in the delivery of patient care.
• Assist during emergency situations as needed.
• Train new and existing personnel through instruction and demonstration of safe and effective work practices.
• Assist assigned personnel in performing tasks and procedures when needed.
• Assist staff in the adjustment, operation, or testing of new equipment during installation and implementation periods.
• Provide support to assigned personnel to ensure patient care needs are met without interruption.
• Fill staffing gaps as needed to maintain safe patient care until additional personnel are available.
• Perform or assist with clinical treatments, procedures, and total patient care that require advanced skills and professional judgment in accordance with established standards of care.
• Perform patient care duties not otherwise assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing and maintain a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employment.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Required Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant nursing experience with demonstrated management potential and proficient clinical skills.
• Preferred Experience: Five (5) years of relevant nursing experience preferred.