Clinical Nurse Manager, Inpatient Cardiology

Sutter Health•San Francisco, CA

23d•$227,386 - $363,792

About The Position

Manages and provides overall operational and clinical nursing leadership to inpatient department(s) or settings. Plans and organizes inpatient nursing operations and resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care consistent with applicable laws, standards, and regulations. Establishes protocols and practices and ensures compliance with department, affiliate, operating unit, and/or system standards, policies, and procedures; The Joint Commission (TJC) standards; and applicable laws and regulations. Takes a strategic and tactical approach to identifying best practices, standardizing workflows and processes, and developing plans of action to implement changes. Establishes and manages capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets through effective use of personnel, resources, and supplies. Develops and maintains partnerships with internal and external peers, leaders, and local, state, or federal agencies to facilitate and collaborate on initiatives or resolve issues. Provides guidance and/or direct intervention to resolve challenging or complex situations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Eight years of recent relevant experience.
Solid understanding of operations, workflows, and how departmental processes affect other departments.
Understanding of business and operational requirements and the healthcare financial environment.
Leadership skills, including team building, coaching, mentoring, and motivating others.
Clinical proficiency and knowledge to plan and coordinate patient care consistent with applicable requirements.
Working knowledge of state, federal, local, and accreditation standards and the ability to interpret and implement them.
Ability to develop and manage a budget.
Understanding of age-specific patient care needs.
Tactical and analytical thinking and planning skills, including the ability to identify obstacles and resolve operational issues.
Ability to build effective working partnerships to achieve business objectives.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues and make sound business decisions with little direction.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple projects while delivering quality service and achieving business results.
Customer-service focus and ability to work with a diverse population while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
Ability to use software and applications associated with the role's duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Two years of experience in a nursing professional discipline, with a solid understanding of patient care and acute care operations.
Two years of progressive clinical/healthcare management and/or operations experience in the appropriate specialty area.
Two years of management, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Two years of experience with process improvement activities.
Two years of prior experience working in a labor union environment.
Two years of budgeting and fiscal management experience.
Two years of experience with survey protocols at the department and organizational levels, such as Joint Commission and state surveys.
Two years of experience with electronic health record applications.

Responsibilities

Lead the operational and clinical nursing activities of inpatient department(s) or settings.
Plan and organize inpatient nursing operations and resources to deliver effective and efficient patient care.
Establish protocols and practices and ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Identify best practices, standardize workflows and processes, and develop plans to implement changes.
Establish and manage capital and operational budgets to meet financial targets.
Build partnerships with peers, leaders, and agencies to collaborate on initiatives and resolve issues.
Provide guidance or direct intervention in challenging or complex situations.