Associate Director RN Clinical Care Operations

This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Provide managerial and clinical support to patients and staff; Serve as real-time clinical expert for unit staff and physicians for escalated problem-solving on patients, processes, and family issues; Manage operations of the unit to ensure smooth and efficient patient care management and resource utilization; Lead change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives; Ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies; Facilitate communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives; Manage and develop operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources; Develop staff leadership through shared leadership models and support career advancement; Responsible for selection, orientation, on-boarding, and retention; Coach staff through performance evaluations, corrective actions, and development opportunities; Manage large single unit or multiple clinical units to ensure excellent patient care; Develop entry level nurse managers while leading clinical improvement initiatives; Direct oversight and leadership of house supervisors, logistic coordinators, Nursing Float, Sitter/PCA float, Wound Team, Dialysis, and Vascular Access Team; Join the Nursing Administrator on call rotation

Requirements

BSN or MSN required for all new hires; BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion; Current RN license in state of practice; BLS certification; Two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population; Knowledge and skills of specialty area; Critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills; Ability to practice skills according to department and professional standards and quality requirements; In LTC setting: familiarity with Alzheimer's disease and developmental disabilities

Nice to have

Master's degree in nursing preferred; Additional related education and/or experience preferred