RN Clinical Manager - Medical Observation Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jupiter Medical Center, Inc. in Palm Beach County seeks a Clinical Nurse Manager to lead a nursing unit with accountability to the Unit Director and Chief Nursing Officer. You will manage staffing, costs, hiring, and performance reviews while ensuring evidence-based patient care and adherence to policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement to deliver excellent care and outcomes. Florida RN licensure and BSN are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; BSN required or in progress within 2 years; Masters preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Florida.
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS training available; 2 years clinical experience and 1 year supervisor experience preferred.
• Specialty Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of the unit.
• Oversees cost-effective staffing and resources to deliver Excellent Care Always.
• Handles hiring, performance reviews and disciplinary actions for unit staff.
• Ensures nursing processes and evidence-based practice are used.
• Practices autonomously within ANA standards and ethics.
• Ensures quality outcomes in line with Florida Nursing Practice Act and policies.
• Leads interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitors staff communication and competency; serves on committees as requested.

Skills

RN licensure

BSN degree

Masters preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS training

Supervisor experience

Specialty certification

Education

BSN degree

Florida RN licensure

MSN preferred

Job description

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world‑class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4‑star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education / Qualifications

Education Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing BSN degree required or completion of BSN within 2 years, Masters degree preferred. Current RN licensure in the state of Florida. BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers. NIHSS training can be obtained through various organizations and learning systems that offer courses from the American Heart Association. Recent 2 years clinical experience and 1 year supervisor experience preferred. Specialty Certification preferred.

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse Manager has professional responsibility to the Unit Director and the Chief Nursing officer and is an integral member of the Nursing Leadership Team. The Clinical Manager manages the overall operations of the Unit. Is responsible for the cost‑effective use of staffing and material resources in delivering Excellent Care Always. Responsible for the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members on respective unit. Ensures that the nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho‑social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilize evidence based practices. The Nurse Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights. Ensures quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. The Nurse Clinical Manager ensures clinical practice is in accordance with competency required for that area. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and or others who are under the Clinical Managers direction. This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives. Provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care, the Clinical Nurse Manager will encourage RNs to take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes. Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision‑making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations. Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed. Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures. Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of the Unit.
• Responsible for the cost‑effective use of staffing and material resources in delivering Excellent Care Always.
• Responsible for the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members on respective unit.
• Ensures that the nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho‑social and physical sciences, are used in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilizing evidence‑based practices.
• Practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.
• Ensures quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies.
• Ensures clinical practice is in accordance with competency required for that area.
• Accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and or others who are under the Clinical Manager’s direction.
• Participates in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes.
• Encourages RNs to take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
• Uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging decision‑making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.
• Monitors information disseminated to staff for effectiveness and changes it as needed.
• Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
• Serves on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances with a broad range of stakeholders (both internal and external) in order to collaborate effectively within divisions and across boundaries. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Developing Talent: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively.

Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by motivating, guiding, and facilitating cooperation within the department toward goal accomplishments. Can persuade others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation from others to gain genuine acceptance to accomplish “win‑win” solutions.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self‑leadership, self‑awareness, and self‑regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.

Acting Strategically: Aligns day‑to‑day activities around broader organizational goals and objectives; prioritizes resources based on the strategic objectives of the organization.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes.

Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and across the organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. Demonstrates an open‑minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all‑inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Holding Self and Others Accountable: Sets clear performance expectations and objectives for self and others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback when needed. Accepts responsibility and accountability.

Physical Requirements

• This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
• The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self‑motivated.
• Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in‑service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).