Associate Clinical Director - Cardiac Cath Lab
About The Position
The Associate Clinical Director assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit, at the direction of the Clinical Director and in that person’s absence. The role has broad scope and requires independent work and a high degree of judgment. The Associate Clinical Director assigns workload and is responsible for the department’s operational functioning. The role ensures patient care delivery through coordination of customer services and leadership and management of the nursing unit. It assists the Clinical Director with coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to support quality, cost-effective care, and with leading the patient care team to meet customer needs and departmental objectives. The role also assists with directing the preparation and maintenance of patients’ clinical records, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by Registered Nurses. It supports staff education, evaluation, personal growth, and development. As a liaison between nursing and medical staff, the Associate Clinical Director helps resolve problems, mediate for positive change, and maintain effective intra- and interdepartmental relationships.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience, including 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Strong planning skills.
- Solid understanding of Patient and Family Centered Care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- BSN required.
- Current New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- National certification preferred within the applicable specialty for critical care, operating room, endoscopy, or trauma.
Responsibilities
- Direct, implement, and evaluate patient care services within the assigned unit under the Clinical Director’s direction and in the Clinical Director’s absence.
- Assign workload and oversee the operational functioning of the department.
- Coordinate customer services and lead and manage the nursing unit to ensure patient care delivery.
- Assist the Clinical Director in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Assist the Clinical Manager in directing preparation and maintenance of patients’ clinical records, including nursing and medical treatments and related Registered Nurse services.
- Assist the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet customer needs and departmental objectives.
- Assist the Clinical Director in ensuring staff participation in educational activities and evaluation processes to support personal growth and development.
- Serve as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, helping solve problems and mediate for positive change.
- Develop and maintain effective intra- and interdepartmental relationships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
