RN Clinical Manager - ER - FT - Nights (69431)

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director, the Clinical Manager functions as a nursing leader for the patient care team for an assigned shift and is accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating the delivery of safe, appropriate, cost effective quality patient care. This position is not only responsible for all the duties and responsibilities as a department RN, but also has an enhanced leadership role. The incumbent competently performs direct and indirect patient care activities effectively utilizing the nursing process and the nursing delivery model of the clinical area; demonstrates positive and effective advanced professional nursing leadership skills; appropriately coordinates staffing based on patient acuity and staff skill levels; demonstrates responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the care provided on his/her assigned shift/clinical area by actively participating in a comprehensive continuous quality improvement program; guides and assists the staff in the performance of the roles of teacher/collaborator/patient advocate; as professional nursing role model, demonstrates responsibility for effective communication and positive leadership strategies; demonstrates responsibility for personal and professional growth; participates in creating an atmosphere of mutual trust, acceptance, recognition and respect. The position is able to work with controlled/uncontrolled substances (drugs) and recognizes and reports patient and environmental safety issues in a timely manner. The incumbent uses extreme care and a high degree of judgment to avoid injury to others.