Clinical Nurse Manager (RN) Inpatient Women's Services / Full-time

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY : The Clinical Manager is responsible for direction of clinical services in Women’s Services.  Works closely with the Director, and Medical Staff leadership to develop, implement, and maintain clinical and educational programs that enhance the quality of care and achieve a high level of patient and provider satisfaction.Requirements

EDUCATION : Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.  BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES :   R.N. with current New Mexico State license.  BLS and other certification as applicable to area.  National certification in area of expertise is a plus.

SKILLS :

Strong clinical and leadership skills and previous management experience including experience in facilitating interdisciplinary team collaboration.  Evidence of such experience should include :

Strong nursing knowledge and clinical skills

Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical skills

Ability to problem solve; ability to appropriately confront issues

Ability to motivate others as individuals and as a team

Ability to plan, organize, direct, and manage the activities of others

Ability to effectively run meetings and to negotiate deadlines.

Ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences

Experience in dealing with physicians on an administrative level and ability to work collaboratively with medical staff members and leadership

EXPERIENCE : Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical role in women’s services or Pediatrics.Two years progressive management experience.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

• Responsible to : Chief Nurse Executive

ENVIRONMENT :

Works in a clean, well-lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Subject to stressful professional relationships.  Working hours vary, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.  Requires the ability to speak, listen, develop and communicate written materials.