RN Clinical Manager - Integrated Therapy Unit

Children's Health • Plano, TX

242d

About The Position

This position provides overall clinical and operational management in collaboration with the patient care area Director. Provides leadership for the patient care area(s) with specific operational and management oversight of the patient care area(s). Accountable for the performance and results of the patient care area(s). Oversees the execution of short and long term strategies in support of organizational goals pertinent to department. Establishes and ensures compliance with standards of clinical care, as well as maintains service line accountability for staffing, quality, safety, service and clinical excellence throughout the department. Maintain integral relationships with medical staff leadership. Accountable for the implementation and proper application of policies, programs and services as established by federal and state regulatory bodies. Researches, identifies and implements initiatives and opportunities to improve effectiveness of management, clinical and non-clinical research and patient / family centered care within the department. Provides guidance, coaching and feedback to team members and coaches team leaders on effective management techniques. Makes employment decisions for the team, utilizing input from team leaders. Monitors quality metrics and changes in practice that impact clinical, financial or operational outcomes and develops plans to address areas for improvement. Monitors and manages a budget for defined area(s) of responsibility. Provides technical guidance to others as needed for non-routine and / or complex problems / situations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years relevant experience is required.
• Four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Nursing managers must have BSN.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required.
• PALS/NRP/ACLS - department specific requirements required.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and hires new team leaders and staff members.
• Administers annual PEACs / merit increases for direct reports.
• Provides performance feedback to direct reports, including the documenting and counseling of performance issues.
• Maintains positive staff relations through Evidence Based Leadership and Just Culture.
• Completes scouting reports and weekly rounding on direct reports.
• Ensures that direct reports are kept abreast of changes within the unit, department, division and organization.
• Provides mentoring to direct reports and provides them with developmental opportunities that will help them achieve their career goals.
• Administers disciplinary action to direct reports when necessary, up to and including termination of employment.
• Provides appropriate recognition to direct reports.
• Develops and implements Action Plans as a result of the feedback received from the annual Employee Opinion Survey.
• Ensures that all staff members in assigned area are responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care.
• Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to globally assess situations.
• Ensures that all staff members deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.
• Approves mileage and education reimbursements for all staff on assigned units.
• Responsible for ensuring all units have adequate supplies.
• Submits all Lawson personnel actions for direct reports.
• Monitors trends with attendance for direct reports and addresses any attendance issues in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains positive physician relations.
• Ensures that budgets are adhered to for area of responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring clean sweeps are conducted.
• Ensures readiness for disease specific certifications audits (where applicable).
• Oversees staffing to ensure adequate coverage on every shift.
• Addresses patient / family concerns / complaints in a timely fashion.
• Attends required leadership meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree