Manager- Clinical RN

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Manager designs, implements, and evaluates patient care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, health unit coordinators, and other health professionals. The role advances patient care quality and safety while supporting staff development, effective resource use, and organizational goals. The manager builds effective relationships and communication processes among patients, families, staff, physicians, and other partners. The role supports evidence-based quality improvement, patient safety, service recovery, and current clinical policies and procedures. It also involves managing unit budgets and staffing considerations, recruiting and retaining staff, coaching employees, and promoting professionalism and a healthy work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current licensure.
At least 2 years of management experience.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, delegate, and supervise patient care delivered by the health care team.
Establish effective information-sharing processes among patients, families or significant others, and the health care team.
Build relationships with physicians and collaborate with medical staff leaders on patient care services, equipment, standards, policies, and procedures.
Foster relationships with nursing academia to provide clinical experiences and resources for students.
Use evidence-based data to establish standards, practices, and patient care models.
Participate in systems review and performance improvement to improve care quality, measure outcomes, and anticipate or prevent patient safety risks.
Communicate quality improvement processes to staff, educate them, and involve them in improvement efforts.
Participate in patient satisfaction strategies and service recovery, and ensure clinical policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in line with evidence-based practice.
Support National Patient Safety Goals, disaster plans, fire drills, safety practices, and a non-punitive environment for reporting errors.
Maintain knowledge of patient care delivery systems and innovations, and help redesign care and processes when needed.
Apply knowledge of federal and state regulations and healthcare finances; prepare and analyze unit budgets and connect staffing decisions with patient care and budgeting.
Identify educational needs of current and potential staff; recruit and support staff retention, use corrective action appropriately, and coach staff on career plans.
Provide input on staffing issues affecting patient flow and delegate tasks appropriately.
Recognize and value differences among staff, physicians, patients, and communities, and incorporate staff decision-making authority into patient care delivery.
Encourage staff participation in professional organizations, projects, the Clinical Advancement Program, certification, and advanced education.
Apply ethical principles to patient care and operations, promote a healthy work environment, and model the perspective that patient care is central to the organization.