Clinical Nurse Manager - Transitional Rehab Unit Continuing Care

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! The Clinical Manager consistently applies the core values and high reliability principles in the constant pursuit of excellence, improving the health status of the patient population served and improving employee work-life. As a member of hospital leadership, effectively collaborates with appropriate clinical disciplines to achieve a safe and optimal patient care experience for an identified patient population. This leader has 24-hour accountability for the coordination and continued oversight of assigned area to facilitate effective, efficient and patient centered care delivery. He/she is responsible for the effective management of human and fiscal resources for assigned unit/s of care. He/she is responsible for monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes through the organizational quality improvement plan and as member of the leadership team works collaboratively to effectively action plan. He/she is cognizant of, accountable to and adheres to, standards established by regulatory and accrediting agencies and the hospital. The Clinical Manager supports and establishes strategies to meet the HSC/CSC strategic plan and organizational goals. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

Current valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
Supervisory experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a like population served.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor’s degree with Associates or bachelor's in nursing.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing, or master’s degree in related healthcare field, management, business administration or current matriculation.
Valid/current BLS Healthcare Provider or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the clinical model and collaborates with the clinical team to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of the delivery of care
Participates in the setting of structure standards and delivery of care methodology as appropriate in collaboration with program/ medical director.
Leads effort to assure best practices in regard to care delivery and patient experience.
Is a resource, role model and mentor to unit staff regarding standards of patient centered care.
Assures establishment of coordinated and effective care delivery that achieves highest level of wellness for persons served maximizing the patient/family experience.
Monitors outcomes for trends and responds appropriately.
Determines readiness of unit to accept admissions and care for patients assuring the competence and skill mix of staff.
Assures timely coordination and completion for readiness for discharge and transition to the next level of care.
Monitors patient workload and productivity indicators and utilizes the data to assure appropriate staff skill mix, levels of staff and patient assignments.
Collaborates with appropriate departments to appropriately review, plan for and manage risks to patients and staff.
Communicates timely and effectively with staff to assure continuity of operations from shift to shift and amongst care team members.
Communicates status of operations and relevant patients' issues to the Vice President Nursing/ CNO.
Is accountable for fiscal planning, which includes developing, implementing, and monitoring the budget for areas of responsibility, and analyses budget variances.
Develops a quality improvement plan for areas of responsibility and establishes appropriate indicators for monitoring.
Evaluates and action plans appropriately.
Assures compliance to applicable standards of practice and adherence to regulatory and accrediting standards, monitors patient care plans, unit-based documentation and related processes.
Assures appropriate handling of patient/family concerns or complaints.
Is responsible for talent management that includes the hiring, orientation, initial and ongoing competence, practice standards, retention, growth and termination of employees.
Provides direction to unit-based leadership in handling clinical, performance or operational issues.
Develops, supports, and facilitates program development per Hospital strategic initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Nursing/CNO.