Assistant Clinical Manager ACH CRU

Department: 34102 ACH Enterprise - Nursing Float Pool

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift - LGH and ACMC

Pay Range $43.30 - $64.95

Primary Purpose
Assist PCC leadership with day to day operation to ensure high quality and cost effective patient care

• Serves in the role of Charge Nurse. Assigns patient and non-patient care in a safe, effective manner.
• Maintains staffing requirements in accordance with established policies, patient volume.
• Collaborates with physicians, management and other healthcare professionals to assure the deliver of quality care and high patient satisfaction.
• Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals by prioritizing duties and responsibilities.
• Assures accurate reporting of census, acuity and staffing at predetermined times.
• Assures that Point of Care Testing/Code Carts/Code Boxes are accounted for.
• Assures appropriate supplies are available to staff via Lawson.
• Monitors/Edits Report Express Reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Practices the principles of Performance Improvement in order to contribute to positive patient outcomes.
• Responds to issues/concerns of patients and families in a timely manner. Refers complex issues to management.
• Demonstrates positive support and participation in unit base performance improve plan, indicators and outcomes.
• Make recommendations for improvement. Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals.
• Assists in the Performance Improvement Process:
  Demonstrates and maintains a current knowledge of Mission, Philosophy, Policies and Procedures;
  Serves as a clinical resource to staff;
  Collaborates with members of the health care team to facilitate the Care Management process;
  Serves as a role model for “Service First” in practice and facilitation of staff adherence to Service First courtesy standards and scripts.
• Facilitates Service Recovery:
  Takes initiative with problem resolution and conflict management when presented with issues/concerns;
  Participates with PCC leadership to provide positive work environment for staff in terms of growth and development and job satisfaction.
• Refers major rule violations/work performance issues to management utilizing the established chain of command.
• Assists with data collection/tracking for education/in-service of assigned staff.
• Assists with the development of staff competencies and skills checklists.
• Facilitates staff attendance at in-services by providing appropriate coverage of unit.
• Practices positive coaching/mentoring skills to foster staff growth and development;
  Conducts timely and objective performance pathways for assigned staff subject to review with management prior to presentation to staff.
• Assesses educational needs of the staff and facilitates education opportunities;
  Coordinates orientation of new staff in conjunction with the MCO and APN.
• Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve these goals.
• Addresses staff concerning matters involving minor performance variances and minor disciplinary counseling;
  Consults with management if written disciplinary action is warranted.
• Responsible for personal/professional growth and development:
  Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and networking;
  Proactively seek out education opportunities and earn 10 continuing education hours annually (8 of the 10 must be Pediatric specific);
  Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organization and continuing education;
  Maintains clinical expertise in pediatrics;
  Serves as a resource and role model for clinical care;
  Serves on various unit and hospital committees to increase knowledge and networking skills.

• Nurse, Registered (RN).

• Typically requires 3…