Assistant Clinical Manager Surgical ICU

Rhode Island Hospital; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager for the Surgical ICU in Providence. This role involves directing nursing care, coordinating resources, and providing leadership to ensure high-quality patient-focused care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical practice and human resource management, along with a passion for fostering team development. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island or Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with clinical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs nursing care and coordinates resources for the Surgical ICU.
• Facilitates human resource management and financial management for the unit.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Human Resource Management

Financial Management

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is looking for an Assistant Clinical Manager Surgical ICU in Providence, RI.
This local job opportunity with ID 3076552966 is live since 2025-02-15 02:07:54.

Summary:

The Assistant Clinical Manager/Program Administrator is a first line manager who, in collaboration with the Clinical Manager, directs nursing care and coordinates resources for a specified unit and performs administrative activities while providing leadership and support to staff.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Focus: Collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care, including:
   - Providing/directing nursing care throughout the life span considering the aging process, developmental and cultural patterns.
   - Identifying and allocating environmental technical personnel resources needed to meet the needs of patients, families, and colleagues.
   - Participation in quality assessment and improvement programs.
   - Enhancing unit behaviors through encouragement of education and implementation of new concepts and technology.
   - Providing leadership in the development of policies, procedures, standards of care, and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes.
2. Human Resource Management: Facilitates, stimulates, and evaluates human resources to provide quality cost-efficient patient care, including:
   - Staffing the patient care unit based on patient needs.
   - Documenting and communicating staff performance with recommendations for quality and growth.
   - Interdisciplinary collaboration to foster staff development.
   - Conducting informational staff meetings to provide a positive environment conducive to change.
3. Financial Management: Effectively utilizes resources to develop cost-efficient delivery of high-quality services, including:
   - Critical Path development and utilization.
   - Encouraging financial conscientiousness among staff.
   - Assisting in the development of capital and operational budgets.
4. Departmental/Organizational Support: Contributes to the organizational plan for development of short and long-term goals, including:
   - Providing unit management coverage in collaboration with the Clinical Manager.
   - Communicating the status of unit operations and issues to the Clinical Manager.
5. Clinical Practice Management/Development: Assists in the advancement of team participation to achieve and maintain clinical excellence, including:
   - Remaining current on the latest concepts, techniques, and methods.
   - Collaborating with the health care team to foster communication with patients and family members.

Performance Standards:

1. Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order.
2. Ensures compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.
3. Daily clinical assignment based upon staff level of experience and patient acuity.

Other Information:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Qualifications - Education:

Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered.

Qualifications - Experience:

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills.

Supervision:

Supervisory responsibility for up to 40 FTEs.

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