Clinical Manager- Chattooga ED

Overview

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Graduate of an accredited school of Professional Nursing

EDUCATION PREFERRED

• BSN

LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Valid, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board for GA locations and Alabama Licensing Board for AL locations
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification

LICENSURES OR CERTIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• None

1. Leadership
   • Accepting accountability for services provided to recipients
   • Utilizes transformational leadership in partnership with interdisciplinary team to develop goals, and objectives consistent with organizational mission and philosophy
   • Ensure all JC and other regulatory requirements are met
   • Understand unique environment of Rural Healthcare Delivery
   • Participate in local community events as appropriate
2. Assures Quality Patient Care
   • Directs/performs patient care following protocols and policies.
   • Rounds on patients daily and resolves patient concerns/complaints as appropriate.
   • Maintains open lines of communication and effective working relationship with physicians and interdisciplinary team
   • Observes patient care practices in the unit and develops/implements action plans to improve and refine.
   • Completes employee performance evaluations on staff in assigned area
   • Assesses, Communicates and Utilizes Interdisciplinary team to develop action plans around patient satisfaction data
3. Coordinates Unit Staffing Needs
   • Organizes monthly staff schedule for the assigned unit assuring appropriate staff coverage.
   • Organizes on call schedule for assigned unit (if applicable) as per organizational policy.
   • Provides input to interdisciplinary leadership team relative to staffing and variances.
   • Organizes routine interdisciplinary staff meetings for effective communication

4. Coordinates Unit-Specific, In-Service Education
   • Facilitates learning need assessments through peer input, physician requests, and observation of skill levels within the unit.
   • Coordinates the completion of unit-specific competencies and other annual education.
   • Facilitates the unit-specific orientation of new employees by coordinating orientation schedule and documentation of new employee competencies.
5. Coordinates the Collection and Completion of Unit-Specific Data for Performance Improvement
   • Collects PI data relative to unit
   • Reviews charts as necessary to assure compliance with JCAHO standards and other regulatory issues under the auspices of Director.
   • Collects other data as necessary relative to the development of the unit/services.
   • Monitors documentation via ongoing chart audits (discharge planning, admission assessments, valuables checklist, etc.) for completion.
6. Completes Unit-Specific Projects and Reports as Required
   • Completes data collections within defined timeframe and submits to appropriate individual.
   • Facilitates ordering of supplies to assure unit has necessary items at all times.
   • Maintains equipment usage by contacting Biomed or maintenance for necessary repairs.
   • Assess Equipment and Supply need; facilitates appropriate process for securing needed supplies and equipment
   • Monitors financial trends to ensure timely interventions.
7. Continuing Education
   • Completes unit and departmental annual skills checklists
   • Facilitate education for Unit as it relates to both Free Standing Emergency Care and Rural Healthcare Delivery