CLINICAL MANAGER RN

RN Clinical Manager

Cardiology Associates of East Tennessee

Full Time, 75 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Covenant Medical Group is Covenant Health's employed and managed medical practice organization, with more than 300 top Physicians and providers spanning the continuum of care in 20 cities throughout East Tennessee. Specialties include cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynecology, occupational medicine, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, primary care, pulmonology, reproductive medicine, rheumatology, sleep medicine and urology.

Position Summary :

Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the clinical staff for all locations of assigned Practice. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Clinical Manager position. This position is only utilized for practices with a minimum of nine (9) providers that employ a Practice Administrator II and have an established need for this level of clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, orients, develops and evaluates performance of the clinical staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation of staff in all practice locations in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement initiatives, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory standards, federal and state guidelines, and nursing standards and practices. Responsible for working with on-site clinical supervisor(s) to maintain compliance of all regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Develops departmental budgets in conjunction with the Practice Administrator. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
• Maintains operational reports and records, and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates and reports outcome of clinical activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Attends meetings and actively participates on nursing committees and interdisciplinary committees, as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the clinical staff, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Ensures establishment and implementation of Practice-wide goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
• Promotes a safe environment that allows for the delivery of high quality patient care utilizing evidenced based practices.
• Protects patient confidentiality by promoting professional staff communications.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates clinical interventions and documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
• Local travel required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and / or certification as required by the issuing authority. Possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field preferred.

Minimum Experience :

Three (3) years of recent clinical experience required. Two (2) years of recent leadership / managerial experience preferred. Certification or experience is area of practice specialty / focus preferred.

Licensure Requirement :

Must have and maintain state registered nurse license. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver's license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.