St. Anthony's Hospital - Clinical Nurse Manager

Healogics•Saint Petersburg, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator (CC)/Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) coordinates clinical activities at the Wound Care Center, including patient assessment, care planning and implementation, and quality improvement. The role works with the Program Director and Medical Director to meet program objectives and support optimal healing outcomes and patient satisfaction. Clinicians must follow Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting organization standards, applicable federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines. The Clinical Nurse Manager provides clinical oversight and may provide case management and direct patient care according to Center needs. The role supports staff development, quality indicators, process improvement, and coordination of program objectives, including budgetary and financial considerations. Depending on the services offered and training completed, the position may also support vein care, documentation, and hyperbaric safety or chamber operations.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license, maintained throughout employment in the position.
Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum.
At least one year of experience as an RN.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Planning, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate in lay terms at all organizational levels.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong customer service and follow-up skills.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
Leadership, team-building, and motivational skills.
Research and teaching skills.
Change-management and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Physical ability to remain stationary and view a computer screen for extended periods of four hours or more; key frequently on a computer; move about; read, communicate, and write; lift or move items up to 20 pounds and up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance; push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, and touch; and travel distances by car or airplane.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two or more years of RN experience.
Prior supervisory experience.
Wound care certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of systems and applications in hospital and web-based databases.

Responsibilities

Perform case-management responsibilities, including patient assessments, procedural care, treatments, and patient or caregiver education related to wound care.
Organize and prioritize clinical responsibilities and provide clinical oversight to clinical staff, including RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CMAs, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Technicians.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, hospital personnel, Wound Care Center providers, the Program Director, and the Medical Director regarding clinical and patient needs.
Review current processes and procedures, identify improvement opportunities, and implement improvements while complying with applicable requirements.
Support staff development through in-services, individual instruction, and orientation; provide recognition, positive reinforcement, and constructive feedback.
Collaborate with the Program Director on program objectives, including budgetary and financial matters.
Coordinate vein clinic services and assist with care as needed if the program provides Vein Care services and required Healogics training has been completed.
Collaborate with the Program Director and Medical Director to achieve Wound Care Center quality indicators.
May serve as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies.
May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing required training and, following hyperbaric training, may act as a chamber operator or emergency chamber operator.
Provide patient care based on Center staffing needs.
Perform other duties as required.