Clinical Manager, Emergency Department

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

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About The Position

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. Our Environmental Services Workers are a critical part of our team and our hospital. Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work – with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits . If that excites you, then you belong with us. Job Overview The Clinical Manager oversees the daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit(s). The Clinical Manager prepares staff schedules, requests, and allocates resources and ensures that patient care is aligned with the goals, mission, and vision of Tufts Medicine. This position, in collaboration with the Operations Manager, oversees the daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit(s). This position allocates resources and ensures that patient care is aligned with the goals, mission, and vision of Tufts Medicine.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN Licensure.
5 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge/lead RN.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Massachusetts EMT-P license.
National Registered Paramedic.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
Unencumbered state issued driver’s license.
HAZMAT Certificate.
NIMS ICS 300 Course Completion.
Associate's degree.
Five (5) years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Bachelor’s or Master of Science.
NIMS ICS 400 Course Completion.
Tactical Emergency Care (TECC) course completion.
Five (5) years of related experience with at least three (3) years supervising employees.

Responsibilities

Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems and/or resources for patients and families.
In collaboration with the director, ensures all staff maintains competency-based practice based upon patient population.
Participates in nursing research.
Identifies avenues to pursue own professional growth.
Keeps current on regulatory issues and trends and employs strategies to meet standards in a proactive manner.
Supervises staff by evaluating work performance, providing guidance, and timely feedback based on outcome measures.
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to address, patient/family needs, and discharge planning.
Recognizes, responds, and provides follow-up on issues, concerns, and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff.
Allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services.
Develops and monitors operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Performs performance reviews with staff.
Participates in staff interview process, provides direction and discipline to staff as appropriate, and orients new staff to facility.
Creates and fosters a learning environment that facilities the professional growth and development of staff.
Develops and implements processes to enhance operations and practices for ongoing quality improvement.
Develops, implements, and monitors written policies and procedures.
Leads and/or participates in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary teams, committees, councils and special projects.
Plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care in accordance with standards of practice.
In collaboration with the Operations Manager, oversees staffing and scheduling of assigned teams.
Plans, organizes and directs, in partnership with other department leaders, all activities of the Paramedic and EMS services. This includes paramedicine services for 911 calls, Mobile Integrated Health, and EMS services for interfacility and interfacility ambulance transport by the medical center’s team.
Works collaboratively with the ALS Medical Director and Operations Manager for quality improvement and programmatic policies.
Facilitates ALS education and development programs for the department, fire departments and local ambulance services.
Collaborates with the EMS and Emergency Services leadership team to represent the organization and various boards, committees, and community events.