Clinical Manager Full Time Nights Float Pool
Company: Desert Regional Medical Center
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385 bed acute-care hospital
classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility
with an innovative , patient centered and evidence-based
Rehabilitation Services Department. Our compassionate team provides
a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute
care rehabilitation,joint replacement & spinal surgery,
neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as
well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.
GENERAL DUTIES: The Float Pool Charge Nurse/Clinical Manager is
responsible for the shift operations in the department assigned.
Department assignment will vary daily depending on the needs of the
facility or as directed by the float pool director. He/she manages
human resources at the unit level in a cost-effective manner. The
Clinical Manager promptly and fully investigates and resolves
complaints of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians, advising
management / administration appropriately. The Clinical Manager
demonstrates an ability to respond and provide direction in
changing workload during crisis and emergency situations. The
Clinical Manager accepts responsibility for helping employees
understand difficult administrative decisions. The Clinical Manager
will work closely with department directors, physicians, and house
supervisors to ensure patient safety, satisfaction and quality
care. Use access to all Patient Health Information as necessary to
carry out duties.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Provides leadership of the staff related to care of the patients
and associated protocols Obtains and interprets information in
terms of the patients needs. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and
development. Understands the range of treatment needed as
appropriate to the patients served. Facilitates patient throughput
and timely discharge planning Participates in the management of
human resources through assisting, evaluation, counseling, and
interview/hiring of staff. Ensures that current criteria-based job
performance standard and applicable competencies exist for each
member of the staff. Maintains current records on all employees at
unit level to include yearly certification, current licensure,
evidence of continuing education and compliance with unit
competencies. Assures current, comprehensive, and timely
department-specific orientation for all new employees. Coordinates
timely attendance at hospital orientation and all mandatory
continuing education programs for employees. Assesses and assists
in the implementation of staff development and cross training as
needed. Acts as a mentor in developing unit leaders and improving
staff performance Ensures timely completions of performance
evaluations for annual, probationary and interim evaluations
Facilitates the appropriate completion and timely submission of
documents to Human Resources. Appropriately counsels and
disciplines staff in a timely manner. Regularly attends nursing
leadership meetings and takes personal responsibility for the
quality of nursing practice and integrity of the nursing department
Maintains an open communication with staff pertaining to the
department, organization, national health care and professional
issues. Promotes sound staffing practices by optimizing the
utilization of human resources keeping in line with established
bench marking and acuity data. Utilizes individual patient
classification system, which predicts nursing care requirements by
shift, and maintains documentation to discern trends and patterns
of nursing care delivery by shift and staff mix in the daily
staffing of the unit. Performs the staff scheduling function
(balanced schedule and submitted on time) Facilitates unit work
flow and teamwork. Ensure breaks/rest periods are taken as
scheduled (break log initials & signature) Assists in and
understands YTD compliance with labor hour benchmark per unit of
service. Acts to facilitate interdepartmental interactions and
collaboration. Demonstrates effective problem-solving. Assists in
the implementation of standards of care, policies, and procedures
that are appropriate and current and reviews them with all staff
members concerned. Assists in the review and revision of policies
and procedures as necessary Assist the director in the development
and accomplishment of department long and short-term goals. Assists
in the controls and monitor of supply costs to achieve flexed
budgeted costs on a quarterly basis. Identifies areas of cost
savings through labor and supply utilization efficiencies and
communicates suggestions to Director. Assists and edits payroll in
a timely manner Maintains current knowledge and expertise in the
specialty field of the department, and of the regulatory agencies.
Regularly participates and completes special projects Supports all
hospital programs to include, but not limited to, risk management,
safety, infection control, patient satisfaction thru committee
memberships, project team memberships, etc. Assists in development
of a department strategic plan. Facilitates and supports the
clinical and organizational strategic plan. Integrates Performance
Improvement (PI) into daily operations. Utilizes PI philosophy in
developing strategic directions. Assists in the collection of data
for unit based improvement, and other ongoing reviews which serve
as quality trending. Obtains feedback on a regular basis from
others within own and other departments. Collaborates with
department director on mechanisms for improvement. Communicates
concerns from staff and/or self through proper written and verbal
channels and utilizes problem-solving skills to suggest mechanism
for correction. Assists in communicating, collaborating, and
performing related duties with other members of the hospital staff
in a courteous and efficient manner to contribute to the overall
hospital goals and objectives. Acts as a team member within the
department and within the organization. Demonstrates effective,
positive, and responsible relationship with patients, families,
medical director & key physicians, employees, management &
administration, including related outside agencies. Assures timely
follow up of patient, family, staff, and physician concerns after
consultation with the director concerned and communicates outcome
to the director.
$15,000 Sign On Bonus
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Current California RN License Minimum of 3 years acute
care clinical experience Demonstrated clinical competence and
leadership skills Demonstrated ability to present self in positive
and professional manner Current American Heart Association BLS and
ACLS training Current NIHSS certification
Preferred: BSN Previous management experience.
#LI-JS4 *AONE19*
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding
mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this
position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will
be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval
of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If
you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will
be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the
law.
Pay Range: $51.18 - $81.91 Individual wages are determined based
upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an
employee's qualifications and experience.2005021471Employment
practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or
employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any
other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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