Clinical Nursing Manager- Acute Care Transition Team & Inpatient Float

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Leadership duties:
Controls, directs, and participates in the activities of the organization through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. Responsibilities also include long-term strategic planning, determining the policies of the organization, and allocating its resources and making decisions regarding organization growth and diversification to accomplish entity's vision. A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the responsibilities of employees.

Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports. A role that supervises all levels of employees. Responsibilities that typically include:
Setting goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results, problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex, and ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.

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. Be part of something new. Join our innovative Acute Care Transition Team and help redefine the care experience for patients admitted to the hospital while awaiting an inpatient bed.

As a member of this specialized team, you will provide expert inpatient nursing care, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, seamless, and compassionate transitions throughout the patient’s journey. In addition, This Clinical Manager will provide leadership and oversight for the inpatient float pools. This is an opportunity for a clinical manager who thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and is passionate about improving patient outcomes.

You’ll be empowered to implement evidence-based interventions, and make a meaningful impact on patient flow, quality, safety, and the overall patient experience. As the Clinical Manager of this new team, you'll truly have the opportunity to be a part of something special.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 5 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems and/or resources for patients and families.
• In collaboration with the director, ensures all staff maintains competency-based practice based upon patient population.
• Participates in nursing research.
• Identifies avenues to pursue own professional growth.
• Keeps current on regulatory issues and trends and employs strategies to meet standards in a proactive manner.
• Supervises staff by evaluating work performance, providing guidance, and timely feedback based on outcome measures.
• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to address, patient/family needs, and discharge planning.
• Recognizes, responds, and provides follow‑up on issues, concerns, and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff.
• Allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services.
• Develops and monitors operating and capital budget; implements strategies to…