Clinical Nurse Manager- Orthopaedics

Provides quality patient care by performing as an expert practitioner, educator, and consultant. Manages clinical activities, including case management, discharge, and patient education. The position will supervise the surgical schedulers in Orthopaedics. They will establish administrative policies and procedures for surgical scheduling services in conjunction with the Associate Administrator - Clinical Practice. Manages the day-to-day of Sr. Spine surgeon. Provides quality patient care as an expert practitioner, educator, and consultant. Manages clinical activities, including case management, discharge, and patient education. May establish administrative policies and procedures for clinical practice. Supervises clinical support staff including CMA’s, LPN’s and RN’s.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works cooperatively within own department and with other services to create a system of quality health care delivery.
• Maintains current knowledge in area(s) of clinical supervision.
• Supervises and provides direct patient care in accordance with accepted clinical standards while utilizing the department process.
• Manages department(s) and other satellite locations with consideration for safety.
• Participates in, and provides leadership for, development of policies-department of nursing and unit specific.
• Determines staffing requirements and communicates those as appropriate.
• Interviews and hires all personnel in department(s).
• Conducts meaningful appraisal of employees in an ongoing and timely manner.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree, or diploma in Nursing from an Accredited institution
• Current Maryland licensure or eligibility to obtain Maryland licensure
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• At least 3-5 years of clinical experience
• Previous supervisory and management experience is a plus