Cardiology Pre-Post

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Clinical Manager is a key member of the Nursing Leadership Team, responsible for the overall operations of the Cardiac Catheterization/EP Labs, the Acute Recovery Unit, and the Diagnostic Cardiology Department. This role ensures the cost-effective use of human capital and material resources to deliver excellent patient care, utilizing evidence-based practices. The Clinical Manager operates autonomously within professional nursing standards, including the ANA Code of Ethics and Bill of Rights, and adheres to the Florida Nursing Practice Act and hospital policies to ensure quality outcomes and innovative practices. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services provided by themselves and those under their direction, participating in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives. The Clinical Manager collaborates with other disciplines to achieve optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes, encouraging RNs to lead interdisciplinary teams. They are expected to role model current leadership techniques, foster staff decision-making, monitor information dissemination, and enforce hospital policies. The role also involves serving on various hospital committees.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
BSN required
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
NIHSS training (can be obtained through various organizations and learning systems that offer courses from the American Heart Association)
Recent experience in Cardiovascular Services, specially Cardiac Cath Lab
Leadership role experience
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)

Responsibilities

Manages the overall operations of the Cardiac Catheterization/EP Labs, the Acute Recovery Unit and the Diagnostic Cardiology Department
Ensures cost-effective use of human capital and material resources in delivering Excellent Care Always
Ensures that the nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilize evidence based practices
Practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights
Ensures quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies
Ensures clinical practice is in accordance with competency required for that area
Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and or others who are under her/his direction through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives
Provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes
Encourages RNs to take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes
Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories
Encourages the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations
Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed
Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures
Serves on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within divisions and across boundaries
Relates to all kinds of people regardless of background; finds topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others
Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively
Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the department toward goal accomplishments
Persuades others, builds consensus, and ensures cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance to accomplish “win-win” solutions
Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills
Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations
Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments
Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments
Aligns day to day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization
Supports people in their efforts to try new things
Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes
Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner
Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and across the organization
Treats all people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent
Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics
Challenges bias and intolerance
Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication
Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds
Sets clear performance expectations and objectives for self and others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback when needed
Accepts responsibility and accountability