Clinical Nurse Manager

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH)

Kentucky

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in Kentucky is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee nursing operations and ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing, have at least one year of clinical experience, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include staff supervision, quality assessment, and participation in standard nursing practices. The role requires current nursing licensure and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS within six months of hire.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year clinical experience required, 2 years preferred.
Current nursing licensure in KY or WV necessary.
BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required within first six months.

Responsibilities

Ensures clinical assignments based on patient care needs.
Participates in quality assessment of patient care services.
Supports staffing and scheduling in accordance with needs.

Skills

Leadership experience

General nursing principles

Clinical practice skills

Organizational functions knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is a direct supervisory leadership role and a key member of the Nursing leadership team. The CNM ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the unit/department during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNM directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance. The CNM provides feedback and coaching to staff members, recognizing them for their contributions while fostering a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities

Ensures that clinical assignments are based on patient care needs and demonstrated staff competencies.
Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.
Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided on the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.
Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.
Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.
Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including nurse leader rounding, employee rounding, hourly rounds, bedside shift report and other initiatives.
Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff.
Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.
Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.
Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.
Works with medical staff to coordinate management of patient care.
Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required.
Appropriately escalates problems relating to rules and regulations in a timely and effective manner.