Clinical Manager Ortho/Peds/Med Surg

Department:

35838 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Med Surg: IU 3 North Orthopedics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day shift with some off shift requirements to round on team, etc.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements & evaluates standards of nursing practice to assure quality care.
  •   Maintains efficient & effective departmental operations
  •   Ensures that work schedule is planned, implemented & monitored according to policy
  •   Ensures the availability of necessary supplies & equipment
  •   Facilitates smooth coordination of department services with other departments
  •   Participates in case management activities to facilitate quality patient outcomes
  •   Collaborates with care coordinators & team members to identify & resolve issues that affect patients and the care team.
  •   Identifies internal and external customers needs& ensures provision of services to meet those needs
• Preparation, administration & monitoring of departmental budget to ensure personnel, facilities & materials are at desired level
  •   Determines appropriate operating expense budget
  •   Monitors expenses
  •   Adjusts staffing to meet budget requirements
  •   Monitors productivity of staff to assure budgetary compliance
  •   Gives input into capital requests for the Division
  •   Assists in evaluation of products that would affect budget and/or clinical staff
• Provides safe environment for patients and staff.
  •   Monitors & assesses department safety
  •   Reviews policy & procedures for clinical competency
  •   Maintains infection control, regulatory, OSHA & Accrediting Organization guidelines
• Develops staffing plans & schedules to ensure appropriate staffing.
  •   interviews & hires new staff
  •   assess acuity & complexity of patients to determine appropriate staffing levels
  •   monitors productivity & overtime
• Participates in the development of staff in order to assure competency.
  •   Collaborates with CNS/educator in providing orientation of new staff
  •   Conducts timely performance evaluations
  •   Provides coaching, counseling & disciplinary actions as appropriate
  •   Terminates employees with approval of Clinical Director & HR
  •   Determines need for in-service/education for appropriate staff development
  •   Holds appropriate staff meetings to disseminate information/assures information
  •   Acts as role model for staff behaviors
  •   Promotes critical thinking skills in staff by acting as a resource & mentor
• Fosters team building, peer support & respect
  •   Collaborates with physicians , staff & other health team members to assure delivery of quality care
  •   Fosters an atmosphere of empowerment
  •   Supports effective decision making
  •   Supports staff through change by role model behaviors
  •   Participates in programs that have impact on morale, image, & working conditions
  •   Participates in the Orthopedic Service Line to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
• Promotes Continuous Quality Improvement
  •   Identifies projects
  •   Collects appropriate data
  •   Develops corrective action
  •   Actively promotes and involves staff in CQI process
• Maintains personal & professional grown & development
  •   Develops goals for educational development with input from Clinical Director
  •   Attends workshops, seminars & professional organizational meetings both internally & externally to stay abreast of current clinical & managerial issues.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• BSN preferred or BS in related health care field (Master’s preferred) 2 years progressive management experience 4+ years appropriate clinical ski