ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR

Cooper University Health Care•Cape May Court House, NJ

37d

About The Position

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 his/her absence. This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment. Assigns workload and assumes responsibility for the operational functioning of the department. Ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Director. Assists the Clinical Director in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care. Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives. Assists the Clinical Director in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development. Assists the Clinical Director with quality improvement initiatives. Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities.
Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of Medical/Surgical patients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's in Nursing required.
Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse, BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

National certification preferred within area of specialty for critical care, operating room, and endoscopy Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NRP, PALS).

Responsibilities

Direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services
Assign workload and assumes responsibility for the operational functioning of the department
Coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit
Coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care
Leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives
Ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development
Quality improvement initiatives
Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change
Develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships