RN Clinical Manager - Medical Observation Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Clinical Nurse Manager has professional responsibility to the Unit Director and the Chief Nursing officer and is an integral member of the Nursing Leadership Team. The Clinical Manager manages the overall operations of the Unit. Is responsible for the cost-effective use of staffing and material resources in delivering Excellent Care Always. Responsible for the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members on respective unit. Ensures that the nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilize evidence based practices. The Nurse Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights. Ensures quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. The Nurse Clinical Manager ensures clinical practice is in accordance with competency required for that area. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and or others who are under the Clinical Managers direction. This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives. Provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care, the Clinical Nurse Manager will encourage RNs to take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes. Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations. Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed. Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures. Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
BSN degree required or completion of BSN within 2 years
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
NIHSS training can be obtained through various organizations and learning systems that offer courses from the American Heart Association.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

Masters degree preferred
Recent 2 years clinical experience and 1 year supervisor experience preferred
Specialty Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the overall operations of the Unit.
Responsible for the cost-effective use of staffing and material resources in delivering Excellent Care Always.
Responsible for the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members on respective unit.
Ensures that the nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilize evidence based practices.
Practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.
Ensures quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies.
Ensures clinical practice is in accordance with competency required for that area.
Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and or others who are under the Clinical Managers direction through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives.
Provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes.
Encourages RNs to take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.
Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed.
Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.