Full Time RN Clinic Manager

Assumes primary responsibility and 24 / 7 accountability

for effective implementation of nursing practice and operations for

assigned areas; Patrick Hospital. The nurse manager affects

departmental outcomes through interpretation, implementation, and

evaluation of hospital and departmental philosophy, goals,

policies, and procedures. Facilitates intra and interdepartmental

communication and collaboration to promote excellence in patient

care, patient experience and patient outcomes. Effectively manages

utilization of staff and material resources so that the most

therapeutically effective patient care is provided in a safe and

cost effective manner. Promotes the professional development of

patient care and administrative support staff assigned for areas.

Responsibilities : Participates in the establishment and

implementation of yearly goals for the units. Monitors operations

of the unit. Serves as an advocate for patients / families, assuring

that patient / family rights are respected, patient satisfaction

issues are addressed, and associates adhere to the core values of

the corporation. Directs patient care in compliance with regulatory

standards such as Joint Commission and state licensure

requirements. Participates in the development, communication, and

implementation of nursing and organizational policy and procedure.

Participates on intra and interdepartmental committees and task

forces which are focused on improving patient care. Collaborates

with other Department Managers and Hospital Leadership to resolve

unit / staff issues. Participates and directs staff in hospital plans

for emergency and disasters. Develops, communicates and updates

unit(s), standards, protocols, policies and procedures to meet

trends in nursing practice and patient services. Collaborates with

Human Resources to recruit and hire qualified associates. Counsels,

guides, and disciplines associates to enhance patient care through

compliance with established hospital policies and procedures.

Evaluates staff job performance on a timely basis and in a manner

that recognizes associate's accomplishments, enhances performance

and facilitates professional development. Provides HR with

information to maintain associate files with current licensure,

credentialing records, certifications, orientation documentation,

skills checklists, and continuing education requirements. Confronts

and resolves conflicts involving staff, physicians,

patients / families, interdepartmental and intra departmental issues.

Directs and ensures staff participation in process improvement

activities for the unit / hospital. Conducts regularly scheduled

staff meetings which address unit issues, process improvement, and

safety; Establishes and enforces with staff a method for ongoing

maintenance and upkeep of the unit supplies and equipment.

Maintains and ensures documentation of quality control aspects of

the clinic(s) (e.g. POCT logs, refrigerator temps, etc which are

required by Joint Commission) Collaborates effectively with

physicians, administrators, patients, families, other departments,

and the community to provide quality patient care and enhance

patient outcomes. Oversees daily staffing of the unit and

collaborates with Lead Associates on the development and revision

of the staffing schedule. Identifies, plans, develops and / or

arranges for programs to meet the educational / skills needs of the

associates upon hiring and on an ongoing basis. On an annual basis,

contributes to the development of operating and capital budgets to

meet the needs of the unit. Assures effective and appropriate

utilization of material and human resources, Reviews financial and

productivity management reports and takes appropriate actions.

Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care

responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and

developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Appropriately reviews patient assessment, treatment, and / or care

methods performed by nursing to accommodate the unique physical,

psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other

developmental needs of each patient served. Demonstrates adherence

to the Mission and CORE values of CHRISTUS Health System.

Requirements : Bachelor's Degree RN License in state of employment

or compact BLS Work Type : Full Time EEO is the law - click below

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