Assistant Clinical Manager - Orthopedics - Full Time Days

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Clinical Manager coordinates operations in the patient care area for the shift and manages patient flow. The role applies the nursing process, relevant theories, and psycho-social and physical science principles to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care using evidence-based practices. The Assistant Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the ANA Bill of Rights. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the Assistant Clinical Manager and staff under their direction. This includes participating in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, collaborating with other disciplines, and taking a leadership role in coordinating the interdisciplinary team to support individualized patient care and optimal outcomes. The Assistant Clinical Manager uses and models leadership techniques, supports staff decision-making, communicates effectively, monitors staff communications for effectiveness, and enforces hospital and personnel policies. The position also participates in hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes for team members on the respective unit, and serves on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
NIHSS training; the posting states this can be obtained through organizations and learning systems offering courses from the American Heart Association.
Knowledge and familiarity with health care delivery systems, the nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.
Knowledge of personal computers, hospital information systems, and patient care applications.
Knowledge of and ability to use principles of adult learning.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to participate on and/or lead teams effectively.
Ability to develop solutions to problems and lead staff through the change process.
Ability to articulate ideas and knowledge verbally and in writing in a concise manner.
Ability to work independently in a stressful environment, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods; frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment; push or pull up to 40 pounds; and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient care area operations for the shift and manage patient flow.
Assign patients to RNs, C.N.A.s, Nurse Externs, and other team members across hospital areas or units.
Prepare patient-care or geographic assignments using Relationship Based Care and considering patient needs, staff competencies, patient characteristics and locations, and anticipated admissions and discharges.
Participate in the hiring process, performance reviews, and disciplinary process for team members on the respective unit.
Promote quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and hospital and departmental policies, ensuring practice meets area competency requirements.
Support quality nursing services through participation in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with other disciplines and coordinate the interdisciplinary team to support individualized patient care and outcomes.
Use and role-model current leadership techniques, encourage staff decision-making, and provide leadership in complex situations.
Monitor whether information disseminated to staff is effective and change it as needed.
Understand and enforce hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, new employee orientation attendance, TB/PPD surveillance, and required license or certification maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.