RN Clinical Manager - Emergency Department

ThedaCare; New London (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare in New London, Wisconsin seeks an RN Clinical Manager to oversee 24/7 department operations, implement strategy, and promote patient-centered, evidence-based care.

You will lead the care team, coordinate staffing, attendance, and payroll, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor staff to advance nursing excellence while controlling costs. This role requires a BSN, a Wisconsin RN license, and several years of leadership in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in nursing.
• Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting.
• Three years of leadership experience.
• Current Wisconsin RN license.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 day-to-day operations of the department.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and payroll processes.
• Ensure high-quality, patient-centered nursing care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop team members to meet goals.

Skills

BSN

RN License

Leadership

BLS

Communication

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits

• Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness - Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

Summary

The RN Clinical Manager is accountable for 24/7 oversight of the day-to-day operations of the department through implementation of strategy, policy, direction, and action planning. Analyzes, develops, and implements methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services. Creates an environment that promotes the provision of patient-centered, specialized, and evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an inter-professional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department and the department of nursing. Is accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Is responsible for patient outcomes that meet high quality of care standards.

Job Description: Opportunities to be involved in community organizations

Key Accountabilities

• Effectively manages team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values.
• Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department.
• Is accountable for daily activities and work processes that result in quality outcomes.
• Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices.
• Assists team members in understanding how their day-to-day jobs contribute to ThedaCare strategy.
• Develops collaborative relationships with all members of the care team and departments.
• Is responsible for effective communication and appropriate escalation of clinical and operational issues to the director.
• Supports shared decision making and shared governance.
• Coordinates the professional nurse and other team members’ participation in decisions regarding patient care delivery, work/practice environment, and operational activities that affect daily work flow.
• Ensures team members are properly trained and informed of procedures, policies, and processes that result in high reliability, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Supports research and innovation to promote advancement of the nursing profession and the health care environment in area of specialty.
• Utilizes research findings and evidence-based practice to establish standards, practices, and patient care models that are outcome-driven and patient-centered.
• Leads by example to support operations and hardwire accountability.
• Provides mentoring and opportunities for growth for team members to meet their professional goals.
• Manages daily staffing plan to meet productivity standards and the needs of the patient.
• Works with the director to develop action plans related to budget and budget variances.
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the annual budget.
• Collaborates when making decisions that have long term impact on cost-effective care.
• Is responsible for the coordination of activities and ensures continual compliance with regulatory standards (i.e., The Joint Commission, CMS, and AHCA).
• Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risks to prevent crises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in nursing
• Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting
• Three years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects
• Current Wisconsin RN license
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Physical Demands

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties. Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide nursing care

Work Environment

Ability to move throughout hospital departments and floors on a daily basis Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed Occasional contact with aggressive and combative patients Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Additional Information

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - New London - New London,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: Yes Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

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ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.