Clinical Manager I - Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Clinic

Who We Are: The Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Children's National has a variety of programs and services to help care a child's needs. Whether a child has mild or severe asthma, we have specialized programs that offer the latest and most effective therapies delivered by highly trained experts. About the Role: All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, CNMC Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. CNMC supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically, those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large.

Responsibilities

Participate in/support Shared Leadership; Contribute to CNMC's Magnet Journey; Ensure that nursing is based on evidence of best practice; Accountable to support/participate the Division of Nursing's Performance Improvement process; Participate in community activities; Function as a resource in the charge nurse role for all aspects of patient care delivery; Continuously evaluate patient care delivered to all patients and families; Maintain knowledge and responsibility for patients on the unit; Assume direct patient care responsibility as needed to meet identified patient care needs; Utilize therapeutic communication with patients and families; Collaborate with staff, patients/families, and members of the health care team to facilitate patient outcomes; Lead hospital/division projects or committees; Manage conflict effectively by giving feedback in a constructive, positive, and objective manner; Assist staff in conflict resolution; Organize unit operations for the delivery of patient care and identified outcomes; Prioritize and direct unit to ensure quality care; Facilitate changes by actively participating in the change process; Maintain and encourage unit cohesiveness; Support staff through stressful situations; Commend work efforts of staff; Utilize critical thinking skills to problem solve unit issues; Complete performance evaluations for assigned staff in a timely manner; Plan activities to meet own educational needs; Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance; Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

Requirements

BSN (Required); 5 years of nursing experience (Required); Demonstrated experience in a charge nurse role in a comparable setting (Required); Minimum of one-year recent pediatric experience in a comparable setting (Required); Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated nursing leadership experience (Required)

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services; Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day; Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts; Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans; Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more