Associate Clinical Director - Med Surg-Telemetry, Kelemen 8

Overview

Kelemen 8 is a medical-surgical unit that cares for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, illnesses and disease processes.

North and South 8 have telemetry capabilities for our patients. Kelemen 8 has frequent admissions and discharges and can accept a total of 77 patients.

The North side houses 37 patients and 2 hallway areas, and the South side houses 36 patients and another 2 hallway areas.

There are two negative pressure rooms with an anti-room.

There is a pharmacist present on the unit to assist the RNs with medication questions / concerns. Multidisciplinary rounds occur every Monday through Friday.

Rounds involve all aspects of the healthcare team, including the patient and family.

Short Description

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the assigned unit at the direction of the Clinical Director and in his / her absence.
• This role is broad in scope and requires the ability to work independently and apply a high degree of judgment.
• Assigns workload and assumes responsibility for the operational functioning of the department.
• Ensures the delivery of patient care through the coordination of customer services and the leadership and management of the nursing unit at the direction of the Clinical Director.
• Assists the Clinical Director in coordinating interdepartmental and ancillary activities to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Assists the Clinical Manager in directing the preparation and maintenance of patient’s clinical record, including nursing and medical treatments and related services provided by the Registered Nurse.
• Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to achieve departmental objectives.
• Assists the Clinical Director in ensuring that the staff participates in educational activities and the evaluation process to enhance their personal growth and development.
• Acting as a liaison between nursing and medical staff, serving as a problem-solver and mediator for positive change; develops and maintains effective intra and interdepartmental relationships.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year of demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Requires strong planning skills and a solid understanding of Patient and Family Centered Care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Education Requirements

• Graduate from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• BSN required.

License / Certification Requirements

• Current New Jersey license as a Registered Nurse, BLS certification.
• National certification preferred within area of specialty for critical care, operating room, endoscopy and trauma.
• Certain specialties may require advanced certification (. ACLS, NRP, PALS).

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