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Clinical Manager Position Summary

Responsible for the management of a defined patient unit/units and supervision of personnel assigned to that unit/units. Responsible for clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, including patient satisfaction, a broad range of patients as it relates to their age (development stage). Child and Adolescent Unit ages 5 to 17, adult Unit ages 18 and above. Coordinates staff training and development, works with treatment team to provide therapeutic environment for treatment. Operates within allotted budget. Works with Treatment team to be compliant with Joint Commission / CMS regulations as it relates to patient care. Responsible for coverage on both units by hiring, training and coaching staff. Has day to day schedule responsibility in both units

Clinical Manager Position Requirements

Education

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State of Maryland or Delaware.
• Bachelor’s Degree is required or in pursuit. Masters level preferred.
• National Certification required (specialty certification within 2 years or managerial certification in accordance with AONE/AACN)
• Required License and/or Certification

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical nursing experience, with 1-2 years of leadership experience preferred.

Mental Demands

• Acts as a mediator in conflict situations.
• Often works under pressure of time and accuracy in organizing and accomplishing work
• Prioritizes accomplishment of goals, objectives, and ideas to meet the changing needs of the nursing unit nursing department.
• Anticipates problems and proceeds with resolution in an organized, effective manner
• Often works with grieved, despondent, and mentally disturbed patients
• Communicates with patient’s family members as necessary. Follows HIPAA protocols
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, oral and written.
• Readily assumes additional responsibilities
• Performs most duties without supervision. Consults with Nursing Director as needed.

Responsibilities for Assets

• Responsible and accountable for all supplies and equipment used on unit.
• Responsible for numerous expensive and complex instruments such as BP machines vacuum and oxygen regulators, wheelchairs, cardiac and pressure monitoring, and printers.
• Has understanding of proper working order of equipment and responsible for maintenance.
• Monitors budgetary expenditures.
• Assures proper patient charges.

Contact with Others

• Frequent contact with public and families requiring effective communication skills.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with all hospital departments.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship interdepartmentally.
• Works effectively with Medical Staff.

Clinical Manager Work Schedule

• Exempt position.
• Variable shifts depending on the needs of the department.
• Works at least two after hours shifts – minimum 4 hours each per month.
• Works in a clinical capacity at least 8 hours per month.

Clinical Manager Benefits

• At TidalHealth, team members working at least 36 hours per pay period based on 12-hour shift schedules or at least 37.5 hours for non 12-hour shift schedules and part-time team members working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.
• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.