Assistant Manager Patient Care Services - CHOC Pediatric Surgery Clinics

Assistant Manager, Patient Care Services

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Organization : CHOC Peds Dot Surgery Clinics

Job Summary : The Assistant Manager, Patient Care Services is a direct supervisory leadership role that is a key member of the Nursing leadership team. Leads staff members and actively participates in overall management of the area, development of clinical practice, and provision of patient care with accountabilities for implementation and outcomes for people leadership, quality, service, compliance, finance, throughput and scheduling. Ensures the unit's optimal performance by engaging in effective problem solving for staff, patients and families and to develop / lead the assigned staff. Provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high performance culture. Under the guidance and direction of the manager, develops, implements and evaluates systems that promote cost effective quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Under guidance of manager, implements area specific quality planned linked to the organizations goals.
• Develops, manages and evaluates area based on work team performance.
• Manages projects / on-going work activities (timelines, work plans, deliverables) and maintains alignment with strategic plan and vision.
• Acts as clinical leader and facilitates education for staff on clinical standards; routinely provides guidance / coaching to subordinates / peers within clinical specialty(ies).
• Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

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Certifications : LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 2 years

Education : Bachelor's

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