Manager Clinical Services Orthopedic Perioperative

About the Role

As a Manager, Clinical Services, you will oversee daily operations and strategic direction for specific clinical service lines, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. You will manage and mentor clinical staff, monitor performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manages and evaluates the clinical operations, programs, and resources of the assigned clinical area/facility to assure the safe and appropriate delivery of diagnostic and/or therapeutic patient care.
• Ensures all activities are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner and in compliance with organizational values, professional standards, internal policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the development and implementation of new clinical systems/programs to enhance existing services and raise the standard of care for the patient population served.
• Ensures work unit activities, productivity, and/or quality indicators are documented in accordance with guidelines.
• Oversees the resolution of daily clinical administrative and operational issues.
• Monitors/troubleshoots service recovery and other escalated concerns, resolving them within the defined scope of responsibility.
• Collaborates with other departments to address and resolve problems, share information, and enhance overall effectiveness/productivity.
• Communicates significant information to the department director and others in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Plans, manages, and evaluates the work of clinical and administrative staff in accordance with applicable regulations and standards for human resource management.
• Ensures employees are qualified and properly trained to perform assigned job duties.
• Holds regular staff meetings and keeps employees informed of matters relevant to successful job performance.
• Makes employment decisions, establishes performance standards, and evaluates employee performance.
• Educates, guides, counsels, and develops staff, addressing performance management concerns and technical issues.
• Ensures all aspects of clinical operations are conducted and documented in compliance with relevant internal policies, standards/procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously assesses services, patient outcomes, quality control, family/patient satisfaction, staffing needs, and operational effectiveness to ensure optimal care and delivery.
• Ensures internal controls are sufficient to provide accurate, complete, and compliant programs and processes.
• Identifies the need for changes in standards, programs, and services, developing recommendations for consideration by the Director.
• Participates in annual budget planning and administration relative to assigned responsibilities.
• Identifies adequate staffing levels for appropriate coverage to meet budgetary and operational objectives.
• Monitors work schedules and staffing levels to meet budgetary requirements and control overtime and/or premium pay.
• Monitors and approves expenditures within the defined scope of responsibility, explaining variances and addressing them in a timely manner.
• Informs the Director of all issues with potential budgetary impact.
• Works with the management team to ensure consistent application of operational and clinical practices.
• Assesses strengths/weaknesses of the assigned clinical area/facility to identify opportunities and provide recommendations for new quality/performance improvement initiatives.
• Implements new processes and ensures performance improvement activities are conducted in a timely and effective manner.
• Ensures staff receives necessary on-site training and consultation to enhance their understanding of quality/performance improvement initiatives.
• Participates in the development of strategies, initiatives, and programs addressing matters such as new services, standardization of procedures, resource maximization, cost-effectiveness, and patient outcomes/satisfaction.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Four years of related work experience demonstrating requisite job knowledge/abilities.
• Two years in a charge nurse/leadership position (or equivalent).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington state, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - CPR certification through the American Heart Association, upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN), upon hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, upon hire.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR), upon hire.
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), upon hire.

About the Organization

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network includes 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region, reflecting our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence.

Pay

$59.50 - $112.50 per hour