Clinical Nurse Manager - Neurobehavioral & Complex Care Services

Hospital for Special Care; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 69.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical and dental coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA with employer contributions

FSA

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonus

Employee recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

Hospital for Special Care seeks a Clinical Manager to lead the Neurobehavioral Unit with focus on high reliability and patient-centered care. This role has 24-hour accountability for coordination, staffing and resource management to deliver safe, efficient care.

You will collaborate across clinical disciplines and leaders to meet organizational goals. The position requires RN licensure in CT, supervisory experience, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Formación

• Current valid RN license in Connecticut.
• Supervisory experience in a clinical setting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with the same patient population.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (or associated plus bachelor’s).
• Preferred master’s degree or related field; leadership certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate the clinical model and collaborate with the clinical team to improve delivery of care.
• Lead standards and delivery of care methodology with program/medical director.
• Mentor unit staff on patient-centered care and best practices.
• Ensure coordinated and effective care delivery to maximize patient wellness and family experience.
• Monitor outcomes and budgets; develop quality improvement plans and indicators.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and prepare for audits.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

Position Location: Hospital for Special Care

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: First Shift

Department: Neurobehavioral Unit

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Current valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut.
• Required- Supervisory experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
• Required: Minimum of 3 years' experience in a like population served.
• Required: Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree with Associates or bachelor's in nursing.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in nursing, or master’s degree in related healthcare field, management, business administration or current matriculation.
• Preferred: Valid/current BLS Healthcare Provider or equivalent.
• Preferred: Certification in Nursing Leadership or other relevant specialty.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Manager consistently applies the core values and high reliability principles in the constant pursuit of excellence, improving the health status of the patient population served and improving employee work-life. As a member of hospital leadership, effectively collaborates with appropriate clinical disciplines to achieve a safe and optimal patient care experience for an identified patient population. This leader has 24-hour accountability for the coordination and continued oversight of assigned area to facilitate effective, efficient and patient centered care delivery. He/she is responsible for the effective management of human and fiscal resources for assigned unit/s of care. He/she is responsible for monitoring and evaluating patient outcomes through the organizational quality improvement plan and as member of the leadership team works collaboratively to effectively action plan. He/she is cognizant of, accountable to and adheres to, standards established by regulatory and accrediting agencies and the hospital. The Clinical Manager supports and establishes strategies to meet HFSC strategic plan and organizational goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing occasionally for brief (15 min) periods. Job mostly sedentary, sitting at a desk function or at meetings up to but usually no greater than 120 minutes at a time. Job involves carrying of documents, books, chairs or small equipment (i.e. audiovisual) items. Reaching and bending is as related to accessing file drawers and shelves for documents, positions would be sustained for no greater than 15 minutes. Fine manipulation is required as related to writing, graphing or computer usage.

Cognitive DEMANDS

Position requires independent problem identification, abstract reasoning, and adaptability. Quick decision-making on issues with significant organizational impact is required. A very high degree of selective attention, discernment, perception and/or concentration is necessary. Position requires a high degree of writing proficiency including attention to detail, adherence to all elements of style and ability to postulate. A working knowledge of and familiarity with medical terminology and definitions is required. Position requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/ complex ideas, use of negotiation and active listening and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties. Must be able to coach and assess skills of staff members. Position requires a high degree of reading and auditory comprehension of abstractions and an ability to make inferences. A working knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology and definitions is required. A working knowledge and familiarity with professional/medical documentation as necessary. Job requires ability to work with mathematical data, reading, computing, developing, analyzing, and monitoring of budgets, quality reports, and medication administration.

WORK DEMANDS

Job requires working primarily indoors, only occasional need to be outdoors. Job requires working frequently around and with others. Schedule fluctuation is frequent and, at times, unpredictable. Job requires on call duty and emergency response. Job involves possible exposure and handling of the following: bloodborne and/or airborne pathogens, body fluids, infections and contagious diseases, latex, antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates the clinical model and collaborates with the clinical team to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of the delivery of care
• Participates in the setting of structure standards and delivery of care methodology as appropriate in collaboration with program/ medical director.
• Leads effort to assure best practices in regard to care delivery and patient experience.
• Is a resource, role model and mentor to unit staff regarding standards of patient centered care.
• Assures establishment of coordinated and effective care delivery that achieves highest level of wellness for persons served maximizing the patient/family experience.
• Monitors outcomes for trends and responds appropriately.
• Determines readiness of unit to accept admissions and care for patients assuring the competence and skill mix of staff.
• Assures timely coordination and completion for readiness for discharge and transition to the next level of care.
• Monitors patient workload and productivity indicators and utilizes the data to assure appropriate staff skill mix, levels of staff and patient assignments.
• Collaborates with appropriate departments to appropriately review, plan for and manage risks to patients and staff.
• Communicates timely and effectively with staff to assure continuity of operations from shift to shift and amongst care team members.
• Communicates status of operations and relevant patients' issues to the Nursing Director or Vice President Nursing/ CNO.
• Is accountable for fiscal planning, which includes developing, implementing, and monitoring the budget for areas of responsibility, and analyses budget variances.
• Develops a quality improvement plan for areas of responsibility and establishes appropriate indicators for monitoring.
• Evaluates and action plans appropriately.
• Assures compliance to applicable standards of practice and adherence to regulatory and accrediting standards, monitors patient care plans, unit-based documentation and related processes.
• Assures appropriate handling of patient/family concerns or complaints.
• Is responsible for talent management that includes the hiring, orientation, initial and ongoing competence, practice standards, retention, growth and termination of employees.
• Provides direction to unit-based leadership in handling clinical, performance or operational issues.
• Develops, supports, and facilitates program development per Hospital strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Nursing/CNO.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $50.43 to $78.17.

• eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance;
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%;
• paid time off;
• employer-paid life insurance;
• short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions;
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities;
• voluntary benefits, including pet insurance;
• employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center;
• an employee referral bonus program;
• meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.

Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package.