Clinical Director - 6 North Med Surg

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Memphis, TN

About The Position

The Clinical Director provides strategic and operational leadership for assigned departments and/or units, ensuring excellence in 24/7 clinical care delivery. This role is responsible for guiding and developing Associates, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. The Clinical Director plays a key role in advancing the organization's goals related to patient outcomes, service excellence, and financial performance. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Clinical Director serves as a role model for professional integrity, compassionate care, and continuous improvement. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Acute care environment 3-5 years
Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Strategic Leadership Competencies: Demonstrates advanced leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, change management, and team empowerment.
Operational Agility: Skilled in managing multiple priorities simultaneously, organizing complex workflows, and maintaining operational control in dynamic clinical environments.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in interpreting clinical and operational data, analyzing trends, drawing actionable insights, and developing evidence-based improvement plans.
Technology Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with healthcare information systems and analytics platforms.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Nursing
Nursing Administration board certification or National certification in the clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Leadership Provides 24/7 accountability for assigned service areas, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Leads initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement strategies based on clinical and satisfaction metrics.
Associate & Team Management Recruits, mentors, and evaluates nursing staff and Patient Care Coordinators (PCCs), fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
Coaches PCCs in effective leadership and team management to optimize care delivery.
Drives associate engagement and retention through positive work environments and recognition of performance.
Oversees staffing models, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective workforce utilization.
Fiscal Stewardship Participates in annual budget planning and ensures alignment with organizational goals.
Monitors financial performance, analyzes variances, and implements corrective actions to meet fiscal targets.
Utilizes data from financial and clinical systems to inform strategic growth and service development.
Environmental & Business Operations Maintains regulatory and accreditation readiness across all service areas.
Proactively identifies and addresses environmental and equipment needs to support safe, efficient patient care.
Leads implementation of new technologies and operational projects to enhance care delivery and efficiency.
Professional Practice Leadership Serves as a role model for nursing professionalism, ethics, and clinical excellence.
Pursues advanced certifications and participates in professional organizations at local and regional levels.
Champions evidence-based practice and fosters a culture of lifelong learning and professional growth.