Clinical Director-K3 Neuro ICU RN Required

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

1d•$52 - $86•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Clinical Director in the K3 Neuro ICU RN role at Cooper University Health Care. The role involves direct responsibility for the daily operations of assigned department(s), including overseeing daily practice operations, recruitment, retention, adherence to policies and procedures, supporting ongoing education of staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and fiscal responsibility of the unit/department. The Clinical Director will work with the AVP of Nursing Operations in leadership functions, including 24-hour responsibility for the effective operation of the unit/department, role modeling, and other management functions. This includes direction of the operational, personnel, and financial activities of Patient Care Services within the assigned unit. The role ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit. It also coordinates interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care and directs the preparation and maintenance of the patient’s clinical record, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by the Registered Nurse. Additionally, the role ensures that staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience
1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities
Strong planning skills
Solid understanding of TQM philosophy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse
BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NRP, PALS)

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily practice operations
Recruitment and retention of staff
Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures
Supporting ongoing education of staff
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Fiscal responsibility of unit/department
24-hour responsibility for the effective operation of the unit/department
Role modeling
Management functions and direction of operational, personnel, and financial activities of Patient Care Services within the assigned unit
Ensuring the delivery of patient care through the 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
Directing preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical record, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by the Registered Nurse
Ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development