Clinical Manager - Med​/Surg

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JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Director, the Clinical Manager functions as a nursing leader for the patient care team for an assigned shift and is accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating the delivery of safe, appropriate, cost effective quality patient care. This position is not only responsible for all the duties and responsibilities as a department RN, but also has an enhanced leadership role.

The incumbent competently performs direct and indirect patient care activities effectively utilizing the nursing process and the nursing delivery model of the clinical area; demonstrates positive and effective advanced professional nursing leadership skills; appropriately coordinates staffing based on patient acuity and staff skill levels; demonstrates responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the care provided on his/her assigned shift/clinical area by actively participating in a comprehensive continuous quality improvement program;

guides and assists the staff in the performance of the roles of teacher/collaborator/patient advocate; as professional nursing role model, demonstrates responsibility for effective communication and positive leadership strategies; demonstrates responsibility for personal and professional growth; participates in creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect. The position is able to work with controlled/uncontrolled substances (drugs) and recognizes and reports patient and environmental safety issues in a timely manner.

The incumbent uses extreme care and a high degree of judgment to avoid injury to others.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as evidenced by primary source of verification. – BSN required (or must obtain within 24 months of being hired into position) MSN preferred

Licensure:
Current RN license in the State of Georgia or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria

Experience:

2-3 years recent nursing experience with 1 year in leadership position preferred

Clinical knowledge as a Registered Nurse in the same or similar clinical specialty preferred

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) at time of hire. Maintains certification

Certification in specialty area of nursing within 2 years of hire Basic Arrhythmia Course for CardiacPALS/ACLS within 1 year for Emergency Care Manages 50+ FTE’s

Skills:

Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia. Requires interpersonal skills and ability to learn management skills. Negotiation and persuasion skills:
Must function as a highly skilled liaison between patients, staff, administration, physicians, other departments, as well as the…