Clinical Manager

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (MS); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients. You will oversee daily operations of the assigned unit under the Director and may be subject to call back and overtime.

Educational requirements include a nursing diploma/associate/bachelor and TN RN licensure. BLS is required; ACLS is preferred. A minimum of 2 years hospital nursing experience is desired.

Competenze

• Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee.
• BLS certification must be obtained within orientation and kept current.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Certification in area of clinical expertise desirable.

Mansioni

• Assigns and monitors patient care according to patient needs and staff competency.
• Ensures proper disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Participates in training and evaluates staff; handles disciplinary actions as needed.
• Responds to complaints and incidents; conducts investigations and documents actions taken.
• Monitors and orders supplies and equipment necessary for quality patient care.
• Interprets and enforces hospital and unit policies; communicates needs to the Director.
• Provides clinical and classroom instruction as necessary, including discharge planning.
• Performs related duties as required.

Conoscenze

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team coordination

Documentation

Formazione

Nursing diploma/associate/bachelor

Descrizione del lavoro

Category:

RN

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

10 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care administered to meet patient care needs. Under the direction of the Director, responsible for routine daily operations of the assigned unit. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assigns and monitors patient care according to age-specific needs, assessment, acuity needs, plan of care, and competency of assigned available personnel.
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Participates in training; evaluates employee performance; and participates in counseling, reprimands, disciplinary actions, and dismissals for assigned personnel.
• Responds to complaints and incidents, conduct investigations, takes corrective action and prepares documentation.
• Evaluates, recommends, and orders adequate supplies and equipment necessary for delivery of quality patient care.
• Evaluates, interprets, and implements hospital and nursing policies and procedures for assigned unit and recommends changes as needed.
• Informs Director of the level of care being administered and patient, personnel, and physician satisfaction.
• Provides clinical and classroom instruction in the field of expertise as necessary to include patient and staff teaching and discharge planning.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required. Additional educational preparation in administrative techniques is desirable.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
• Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually.
• BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable.
• Additional certifications/competencies may be required at department discretion.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years continuous, current hospital nursing experience preferred.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.