Clinical Nurse Manager

Company: Mount Carmel Health System
Location: Canal Winchester
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: In accordance with the mission of Diley Ridge Medical Center and within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, the Clinical Manager functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. The Clinical Manager provides consultation and education to patients, families, staff
and physicians regarding the care of patients, assumes a leadership role in issues relating to patient care and acts as a change agent to support institutional initiatives pertaining to the care of patients.
Responsible for the implementation of organizational goals and objectives, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and the delivery of care within regulatory and organizational standards, policies, procedures and guidelines. In conjunction with the CNO, will function in a leadership capacity.--- Graduate from school of nursing with current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Ohio required.--- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree required within 3 years of orientation completion.--- Minimum of 3-5 years recent experience in area of specialization preferred.--- Self-directed with strong written and verbal communication skills.--- Demonstrates leadership and teaching experience.--- Professional certification preferred.--- Demonstrates ability to function as an interdisciplinary team member and able to manage stressful situations.--- ACLS required within 1 year.--- PALS required within 1 year.--- Stroke specific annual education required by Joint Commission.Job Relationships Reports to: Administrator/CNO Direct Supervision of: Registered Nurses Respiratory Therapists Unit CoordinatorsEmergency Department Paramedics Multi-Skilled Technician Job ResponsibilitiesLeadership Competencies Leadership Competencies are the required skills, knowledge and attributes of leaders. They areprinciples that guide leaders toward the performance and accountabilities expected of them every day. Define and share a strategy and vision. Align resources toward achievement of results. Grow and sustain the Mission. Identify, lead and embrace change. Essential Responsibilities: Exhibits the Service Excellence Behavior Standards: Role modeling excellence for all to see. Provides for periodic rounding on patients & families, providing updates and initiating service recovery on identified issues. For example: demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication creates a professional environment and provides first class service. Holds others (Colleagues, Physicians and Volunteers) accountable for exhibiting the ServiceExcellence Behavior Standards. This includes, but is not limited to, celebrating excellence in behavior and approaching anyone with courtesy and respect who is not demonstrating Service Excellence. Owning and resolving Service Recovery concerns.Managing Performance: Assists the CNO with the following functions and acts as theirdesignee when necessary. Provides supervision of colleagues in their respective service area, availa ble for 24-hour accountability in addition to the CNO. Interviews, hires, orients, counsels, evaluates and provides corrective action to colleagues. Establishes work schedules and daily assignments, Participates in direct patient care activities as needed. Functions as a clinical resource for staff. Assists in the introductory/orientation process of colleagues Prepares and delivers annual colleague performance evaluation process. Planning: Collaborates with all disciplines on the healthcare team and within the organization to provide care. Assists CNO with the implementation of department and organizational goals. Performance Improvement & Quality Monitoring: Assists the CNO with the development, monitoring & reporting ofquality indicators for emergency & inpatient services focusing on optimal patient outcomes, regulatory compliance & risk management, customer service, and continuous quality and process improvements. Includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities. Participates in performance improvement process teams. Communication: Develops and maintains effective working relationships with staff, other site departments, physicians & the community. Provides staff education and communication at department meetings. Establishes and maintains strong positive communication with patients and families. Communicates pertinent clinical information to appropriate members of the patient care team. Keeps patients and families appraised and updated. Clinical Practice: Serves as a role model in the management of patient populations through direct or indirect care. Acts as a leader in monitoring, evaluating and helping to establish the standard of practice. Assesses the learning needs within patient care settings in order to plan, organize, coordinate and participate in development and/or teaching of programs to meet those identified needs. Participates in monitoring, evaluating, reporting and improving standards of care. Consults with the CNO regarding patient and staff clinical issues andassists with recommendations. Acts as a resource for staff regarding critical thinking, equipment use and problem solving regarding clinical situations 24/7. Demonstrates leadership skills in the management of complex clinical situations. Develops, reviews, and revises standards of care, policies, procedures, practice guidelines and protocols of care to reflect current evidence based practice and changing technology. Coordinates functions of Stroke program.(Stroke Program Coordinator) Promotes, participates in and conducts on-going research in clinical practice. Delegation: Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers and support staff in the implementation of patient care. Education & Training: Coordinates and facilitates patient and family education. Assists in the orientation of new staff and facilitates a learning environment. Promotes professional growth & clinical competence. Ensures optimal patient care through on-going evaluation of the educational needs of the staffContinuity Planning: Identifies discharge needs, participates in planning and completes discharge, transfer and continuity of care forms as appropriate to ensure a coordinate hand off of patient care. Safe Practice: Verifies and implements physician and other licensed independent practitioner orders. Administers medications according to the organization's standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Initiates appropriate emergency procedures and administers life-supporting drugs/treatments under the direction of a physician. Practices positive patient identification, Maintains equipment appropriate to the care environment. Collaboration: Collaborates with physicians and other health care disciplines regarding the patient's plan of care. Initiates appropriate non-physician consults (i.e. dietary, social services, chaplain, etc.). Initiative: Maintains a responsible attitude toward individual performance in accordance with approved policies & procedures. Assumes responsibility to facilitate improvements in patients care, colleague and physician relationships and the working climate. Responsible and accountable for professional development and the maintenance of licensure. Assists in orientation of new colleagues and supports student experience as requested. Accepts charge nurse responsibility as assigned. Assists in maintenance of departmental compliance with continuous regulatory readiness. Attends and participates in community events on behalf of Diley Ridge Medical Center Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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