Clinical Manager - Katy Observation

Memorial Hermann Health System • Katy, TX

22h

About The Position

The Clinical Manager provides leadership for a patient care department by overseeing daily operations, managing and developing departmental staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in delivering patient care. The role uses the nursing process and ensures high-quality care and service. The manager also supports safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing, or a documented degree plan and timeframe to complete a Bachelor of Nursing.
• For clinical manager positions in Magnet-designated hospitals or hospitals pursuing Magnet designation, a Bachelor of Nursing is required at the time of hire or promotion.
• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• At least three years of experience in the clinical area of practice.
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Clinical Manager II: an additional two years of supervisory or management experience, for three years total.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in the clinical area or management.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily patient care department operations, including forecasting and ensuring adequate staffing, taking departmental call, planning for continuity of care, serving in the charge nurse role, and providing direct patient care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, management team members, business partners, and customers to address strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Participate in systemic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluations of programs, process improvement, client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.
• Consider diverse patient needs throughout the continuum of care and provide or ensure service that meets established standards and optimizes the patient experience.
• Ensure adequate scheduling and staffing; recruit, retain, and develop staff; provide performance feedback; address issues; and provide timely, effective input into staff performance reviews.
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and follow Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating compassionate, personalized experiences and providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager