Diagnostic Cardiology, Cardiac Rehab, Cardiac Surgery Manager - Full Time

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Manager assists in providing clinical leadership for department services through collaborations with employees, other departments and services, and customers in planning, directing, and evaluating patient care of the Diagnostic Cardiology, Cardiac Rehab and Cardiothoracic departments. Management responsibilities include staff development and education, quality assessment and improvement, policies and procedures, performance evaluation, Kronos, and inter-department communications. The manager collaborates with key leaders within the Cardiovascular Service Line.

Requirements

• Graduate of school of professional nursing.
• Current RN licensure in state of Iowa
• Must have a BSN degree or BS degree in related field or willing to obtain in 5 years
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in cardiology
• Previous experience in supervisory position required.
• Team leading, Clinical Lead/charge or supervisor position
• Active participation and continued personal and professional growth.
• Competent in computer applications, ie: excel, word.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Able to set and organize own work priorities.
• High degree of initiative and judgment.
• Able to involve in multiple projects simultaneously and succeed under an environment of competing priorities.
• Ability to work flexible hours and modify workload as needed.
• Must have demonstrated competence in ACLS by obtaining certification.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1-year experience in LEAN process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops an annual operational plan (including scope of service) integrated with Mercy’s Strategic plan and related departments operational plans in order to efficiently provide services.
• Monitors and analyzes ongoing performance and productivity and implements necessary corrective plans.
• Develops, implements and periodically reviews department/organization policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services complying with Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa policies, The Joint Commission requirements and federal and state regulations.
• Maintains current knowledge base of trends, policies, regulatory standards, and legislation and advises leadership when pertinent.
• Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department’s operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity (for patient care areas) and other relevant indicators.
• Participates in annual human resource planning process providing recommendations for staffing proactive recruitment and long-term needs.
• Assures daily staffing adheres to plan.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, interviewing and hiring of employees in the department in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Assures employees are appropriately oriented, patient population, policies and procedures through a competency-based orientation process.
• Continuously assesses and improves the department’s performance based on, but not limited to the department’s quality plan monitors, process improvement initiatives, patient/associate satisfaction data and associate safety and injury prevention.
• Maintains high levels of employee engagement in areas of responsibility.
• Works with each employee to clarify the outcomes that are expected and coaches toward success.
• Guides others in continuous learning and growth and best fit in the organization.
• Regularly recognizes others for their contributions.

Benefits

• Education Assistance offered
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
• Generous paid time off program
• Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager