Clinical Manager, Emergency Department

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.
** What We Offer
*** Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
* 403(b) retirement with company match
* Tuition reimbursement
* Free on-campus parking
* Career growth opportunities
** Job Overview
** The Clinical Manager oversees the daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit(s).  The Clinical Manager prepares staff schedules, requests, and allocates resources and ensures that patient care is aligned with the goals, mission, and vision of Tufts Medicine.
** Job Description
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. 5 Years of RN

Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN.3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
4. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** 1. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems and/or resources for patients and families.
2. In collaboration with the director, ensures all staff maintains competency-based practice based upon patient population.
3. Participates in nursing research.
4. Identifies avenues to pursue own professional growth.
5. Keeps current on regulatory issues and trends and employs strategies to meet standards in a proactive manner.
6. Supervises staff by evaluating work performance, providing guidance, and timely feedback based on outcome measures.
7. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to address, patient/family needs, and discharge planning.
8. Recognizes, responds, and provides follow-up on issues, concerns, and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff.
9. Allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services.
10. Develops and monitors operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
11. Performs performance reviews with staff.
12. Participates in staff interview process, provides direction and discipline to staff as appropriate, and orients new staff to facility.
13. Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilities the professional growth and development of staff.
14. Develops and implements processes to enhance operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.
15. Develops, implements, and monitors written policies and procedures.
16. Leads and/or participates in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary teams, committees, councils and special projects.
17. Plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards of practice.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

At Tufts Medicine
- ** Lowell General Hospital**, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.  We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.  Our Environmental Services Workers are a critical part of our team and our hospital. Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work – with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits .

If that excites you, then you belong with us.
** What We Offer
*** Competitive salaries…