Clinical Manager-MICU-FT, Days (Katy)

Memorial Hermann Health System•Katy, TX

About The Position

The Clinical Manager provides leadership to the Medical ICU department, overseeing daily operations and managing and developing departmental staff. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care and uses the nursing process to ensure quality care. Responsibilities include staffing and scheduling, continuity of care, strategic initiatives, process improvement, patient experience, regulatory compliance, and staff development. The position may serve as charge nurse and provide direct patient care as needed.

Requirements

Current State of Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing, or a documented degree plan and timeframe to complete the BSN. A minimum BSN is required at hire or promotion for clinical manager positions in Magnet-designated hospitals or hospitals pursuing Magnet designation.
Basic Life Support certification.
Three or more years of experience in the clinical area of practice; the job summary specifies three or more years of nursing experience in Medical ICU as required.
Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory or management role.
Clinical Manager II requires an additional two years of supervisory or management experience, for three years total.
Ability to support approximately 60 direct reports.
Flexible and communicative.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing.
Prior supervisory and management experience.
Charge Nurse experience.
Professional certification in the clinical area or management.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of a patient care department, including forecasting and ensuring adequate staffing, taking departmental calls, planning for continuity of care, serving in a 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 evaluation of programs, process improvement, client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.
Consider each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care, ensure service standards, and optimize the patient experience.
Ensure adequate scheduling and staffing; recruit, retain, and develop staff; provide performance feedback; address issues; and provide timely input into staff performance reviews.
Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors while adhering to organizational policies and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Promote professional growth and development by meeting continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences for patients and the workforce.
Perform other duties as assigned.