Supv, Asst Clinical Manager

Position Summary :

In collaboration with the management team focuses on daily department operations. Supervises personnel and coordinates activities of Nursing. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and reflects the mission and values at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Serves as a role model for nurses, physicians, and department support staff, exhibiting the Core Values in all activities. Mentors under the Clinical Manager / Director and pursues management and leadership training within the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. May be assigned to special projects per Clinical Manager / Director consistent with strategic, fiscal, and operational goals / targets. In collaboration with management, coordinates the team to deliver patient care in a compassionate and ethical manner according to recognized standards and care model. Functions as the clinical & operating resource with designated hours of accountability exercising independent judgment. Assists with business plans, fiscal accountability, and clinical and resource utilization. Fosters change, and teamwork. Performs clinical duties of the patient care role related to professional specialty.

Education, License & Cert :

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of practice. Certification within area of expertise or practice preferred (Nursing Management, CCRN, CEN, etc.) BSN required within 3 years of hire.

Experience : Two years of recent clinical supervisory experience or charge nurse experience desired

Essential Functions :

1.RESOURCE UTILIZATION :

• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing and other services.
• Utilizes staffing management principles to assure adequate supply of all necessary staff to perform patient care.
• Manages daily staffing issues in conjunction with Charge Nurse / Nurse Manager, analyzing available data sources, and making decisions based on this data.
• Adjusts in daily schedules according to changes in staffing needs, due to patient census or acuity.
• Responsible for daily performance against budget targets.
• Assists in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs.
• Manage department payroll activities.
• Assists Clinical Manager / Director and Assistant Chief Nurse Executive in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.

2. LEADERSHIP :

3. QUALITY OF PRACTICE :

4. COLLABORATION :

5. COMPLIANCE :

6. EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION :

7. ADVOCACY / ETHICS :

8. RESEARCH :

9. HUMAN RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP :

Other Duties :

Performs other related duties as required.