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GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: 
The High-Risk Clinic Manager under general supervision of the Director is responsible for the clinic operations and assigned components of the High-Risk Department. Responsible for day-to-day operations including planning, 
implementing, monitoring, performance review, staffing, physician relations and patient satisfaction initiative, improving quality of services, overseeing, and maintaining fiscal accountability. Supervises the following job classes: Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologists, Child Development Specialists, Medical office specialist and other health care providers as needed. A multidisciplinary team approach to care is utilized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as
assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• • Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.

• • Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.

• Actively support and promote a professional practice model that encourages staff participation in the development of clinical standards that is collaborative, collegial and utilizes current trends and data in professional practice (clinical and administrative).

• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.

• Provide day – day operational oversight of RGV clinics

• Organizes, manages, delegates licensed and unlicensed staff in the delivery of patient care in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and procedures.

• Addresses staffing needs to ensure smooth clinic throughout.

• Creates the monthly schedule for staff and clinics, adjusts as needed

• Monitors the schedule and intercedes proactively when there is an issue.

• Monitors safety, infection control and quality to ensure that standards are met.

• Supports referring physician needs to promote ease of access for those patients requiring specialized care. Support’s departmental providers to ensure that supplies, equipment, and staffing are readily available, as appropriate.

• Provide secondary support to the clinic Director for other clinic sites

• Reviews incoming referrals and establishes a follow up time frame

• Participate in the Vermont Oxford Database for ELBW infants

• Establishes evidenced based practice guidelines

• Present performance data reports and discuss findings at appropriate forum.

• Participate in meetings with the Department Director, Medical Directors, and staff.

• Investigate, plan, develop and support opportunities or expansion of services.

• Establish annual departmental goals and objectives.

• Provides outreach to the community, hospitals, and pediatricians/specialists

• Plan and conduct staff meetings to keep staff informed.

• Involve the Director, the Medical Directors, and staff in establishing practice standards and research projects. Facilitate communication between all members of the health care team.

• Manage equipment and supplies.

• Assess and meet supply and equipment requirements, including managing inventory.

• Ensure that regular quality and control and cleaning is performed on all equipment as appropriate. Communicate with reps for samples, equipment, and services

• Establish and ensure tracking of maintenance and problem log for all equipment

• Ensure appropriate in-service with staff and physicians on new equipment and supplies.

• Provide training as needed to assure quality control is performed appropriately.

• Develop innovative ways to utilize existing resources safely and effectively.

• Integrate and promote department/service, professional practice, and hospital goals into practice.

• Coaches staff in how to improve performance through educational applications.

• Develops goals annually to add