Clinical Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, finance, or a clinical specialty; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute.
• Registered Nurse license in the state.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications.
• At least three years of experience in healthcare administration or management.
• At least three years of hospital management experience in an inpatient, acute care environment; graduate-level education may substitute year for year for required experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Critical-thinking, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to direct preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based on corporate goals and growth objectives.
• Ability to present written and verbal information effectively to top management, medical staff, public groups, and the Governing Body.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and contracts.
• Ability to travel for a limited amount of time.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing and assigned clinical operations departments, and advise Administration on hospital operations.
• Manage subordinate department managers and oversee the direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned departments; evaluate operating results and report them to the Administrator.
• Establish organizational policies, procedures, controls, and communication processes consistent with the Administrator’s policies and objectives.
• Define and communicate the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of direct subordinates; foster collaboration among hospital departments.
• Promote staff development, accountability, autonomy, knowledge-sharing, mentoring, and professional practice.
• Lead nurse recruitment and retention initiatives and direct the interview and selection process for nursing staff.
• Provide human resource leadership and counsel to nursing leaders and staff; maintain employee confidentiality and communication mechanisms.
• Promote equal employment opportunity and the facility’s Affirmative Action Plan, and apply disciplinary processes fairly and consistently.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives in the Strategic Quality Plan, serve on the Hospital Quality Council, and represent nursing services on organizational, hospital, and medical staff committees and meetings.
• Verify nursing staff licensure, certifications, qualifications, experience, and competency, and ensure timely evaluations; develop working knowledge of the electronic medical record.
• Review work schedules, assignments, and patient classifications to assess staffing levels and skill mix; develop staffing plans that meet patient needs.
• Develop and implement policies and provide resources to maintain patient safety and comply with regulations applicable to nursing and hospital services.
• Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance and continuous survey readiness; coordinate survey preparation and develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans as needed.
• Conduct duties in accordance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable laws, and professional standards.
• Build a positive community image and serve as a visible hospital advocate with nursing programs, healthcare institutions, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with medical staff and departments to plan and implement clinical services and programs; pursue ongoing professional growth and maintain competency.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental budgets and capital expenditure plans; control costs, allocate resources, and address budget variances.
• Participate in developing the hospital’s mission, strategic plans, budgets, resource allocation, operational plans, and policies with hospital leaders, the governing board, and medical and clinical staff.
• Assess quality and efficiency and lead improvements to the care delivery model that meet or exceed customer expectations; serve as an active member of the hospital’s senior leadership team.
• Build credibility with patients, physicians, staff, and colleagues through excellent patient care and development of clinical competencies; advocate for patients and families.
• Network with state, regional, and national peers and pursue education, certification, and professional organization participation to advance skills and knowledge.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.