Assistant Clinical Manager - Orthopedics

Primary Scope

The Perioperative Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) provides daily clinical and operational leadership for a specific surgical service line. This role ensures specialty‑specific preparedness, staff support, and coordinated patient care in partnership with the Nurse Manager, OR floor coordinators or charge nurses.

• Clinical & Operational Leadership for Service Line:
  Direct supervisory responsibility for up to 25 FTEs. Coordinate surgical case flow and resource allocation to ensure on‑time starts, efficient turnovers, and optimal throughput. Provide real‑time clinical support, expertise, and mentoring to RNs and surgical staff. Review daily schedules, adjust staffing and resources based on acuity and procedural complexity, maintain accurate preference cards and instrument readiness, and act as the primary liaison for operational and workflow issues.
• Staff Development & Human Resource Support:
  Assist the Nurse Manager with scheduling, staff assignments, evaluations, performance improvement plans, identify staff training needs, coordinate with the Clinical Educator, support onboarding of new staff and surgeons, foster a respectful, inclusive and accountable team culture.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship:
  Promote cost‑effective care delivery through appropriate use of supplies, implants, equipment and staff resources, monitor service utilization trends, contribute to operational and capital budget planning, collaborate with surgeons and leadership to identify and justify capital equipment needs, and encourage initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance:
  Participate in specialty‑related quality improvement projects, audits, performance reviews, ensure compliance with hospital policies, union agreements and regulatory standards (including the Joint Commission), review documentation for accuracy, and assist in developing specialty‑related policies and protocols.
• Leadership Collaboration & Departmental Support:
  Support the Nurse Manager in executing departmental goals and tactical initiatives, provide leadership coverage during the Nurse Manager’s absence, communicate operational issues and resource needs, and serve on departmental or hospital committees as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree in nursing (BSN) required;
  Bachelor’s preferred.
• Licensure:
  Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of relevant perioperative nursing experience with demonstrated leadership and clinical expertise.
• Professional Membership:
  Active member of AORN and CNOR preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities; proficiency in perioperative workflows and resource management.

$90,334.40 – $

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

M‑F 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Day Shift, 8 hours daily, Driving

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