Clinical Leader, Practices - Non-Invasive Cardiology

Rochester Regional Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Clinical Leader in Practices, your strong ability to lead and guide others serve as valuable resources for staff, as well as facilitating patient care. The Sands-Constellation Heart Institute (SCHI) at Rochester General Hospital is a regional leader in cardiac care, recognized by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the largest cardiac programs in New York State. SCHI offers advanced, personalized care with three dedicated operating rooms, four state-of-the-art cardiac labs, and two electrophysiology labs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience preferred.
• Prior experience with stress testing strongly preferred.
• Telephonic Triage experience and adult pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Practice Triad leadership team; lead physician, practice manager and clinical leader, to run the day-to-day functions of the practice, resolving issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates open communication style, consistent with the STAR behaviors and the mission / vision of the organization.
• Functions as the clinical resource for LPN, MOA and Clerical staff.
• Demonstrates the philosophy of rounding with purpose on patients, staff, and physicians in the practice using key words at key times to identify issues.
• Ensures that staff is rounding on patients, consistently using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you).
• Resolves any issue or concerns at the time of the rounding.
• Follows up any concerns with lead physician and nurse manager.
• Identifies and has knowledge of all high risk patients and ensures plan of care is current.
• Recognizes staff for a job well done or for role modeling.
• Coaches staff privately when performance is below standard.
• Initiates counseling and/or assists with disciplinary action process.
• Maintains an awareness of individual practice issues and resolves them professionally, consistent with implementing HR policies and is able to hold staff accountable for their actions.
• Participates in the selection of new staff, working with the team, ensuring peer interview process is followed.
• Is fiscally responsible, participates with the leadership team in the practice budget development and management.
• Responsible for the success of the practice pillar goals, working closely with the triad leadership to achieve patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, financial, growth, and quality goals that are aligned with the organizational goals.
• Ensures the educational requirements of the staff are obtained and maintained annually.
• Assures that any new change in practice is accompanied with staff competency.
• Mentors all new clinical staff and acts as an ongoing mentor to the practice staff.
• Completes the annual performance appraisal process on all direct reports, using feedback from the lead provider and other pertinent team members.
• Makes assignments based on needs of patients and competency of staff.
• Ensures all staff is working appropriately within their scope.
• Ensures appropriate number of staff is available in the practice at all times; assigns and monitors lunch, break, and committee meeting coverage.
• Communicates any staffing overages or needs to Nurse Manager.
• Evaluates staffing on a daily basis.
• Makes difficult staffing decisions with fair and consistent policies.
• Maintains all regulatory compliance in the practice, prepares the staff for a constant state of readiness.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the national patient safety goals and ensures that the team is well versed and practicing within those goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.
• Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
• Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree