RN Clinical Director – Emergency Department – University Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Job Description:

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, comejoin us as we embrace the Power of One!

• We strive to be anemployer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talentrich organization where Associates can grow their career caring forothers. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs ofthe people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
• The Clinical Director isaccountable for the 24-hour operations of the assigned departmentsand/or units.

Responsible for clinical care delivery, forleadership of Associates, for fiscal stewardship of thedepartment’s/unit(s)’ resources, and for the creation of a positiveclinical and Associate work environment. Contributes to theorganization’s and the system’s success in clinical outcomes,service to all customers (patients, families, physicians, andAssociates), and to a positive financial state. Models appropriatebehavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

• Workingat MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for ourcommunity and impacting the lives of patients in every way throughcompassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and aconsistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview The Clinical Director is accountable for the 24-hour operations ofthe assigned departments and/or units. Responsible for clinicalcare delivery, for leadership of Associates, for fiscal stewardshipof the department’s/unit(s)’ resources, and for the creation of apositive clinical and Associate work environment. Contributes tothe organization’s and the system’s success in clinical outcomes,service to all customers (patients, families, physicians, andAssociates), and to a positive financial state. Models appropriatebehavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do

Clinical Operations:

Is accountable for the assigned serviceareas 24 hours/7days. Responsible for the delivery of effectivepatient care through staff Associates. Leads development andimplementation of strategies for the safety of patients. Responsiveto the outcomes of clinical care by participation in thedevelopment and implementation of improvement solutions. Responsiveto the outcomes of customer satisfaction by participation in thedevelopment and implementation of improvement solutions.

Associate Management:

Hires, coaches, develops, and evaluatesthe performance of associates. Works through Patient CareCoordinators to ensure effective deployment of the care deliverysystem. Coaches PCCs in leadership of associates. Creates positivework environments. Accountable for associate retention andengagement outcomes. Ensures effective and efficient use of humanresources. Appropriately plans staffing and scheduling.

Collaborates across appropriate system resources for education anddevelopment of Associates.

Fiscal Management:

Participates in planning activitiesregarding the services. Develops budgets for human, other operatingand capital budgets. Effectively deploys the fiscal plan for thescope of responsibility. Understands and analyzes fiscal variancesand initiates appropriate plans for management. Effectively usesdata and outcome information from various systems andsources. Environmental Management & General Management of the

Business:

Ensures continued readiness regarding accreditation and regulatoryrequirements. Responsible for the general upkeep of the physicalfacilities and patient care equipment. Leads implementation oftechnology and other assigned projects.

Professional Practice Leadership:

Serves as professional rolemodel for the discipline of nursing and models high levelprofessionalism through knowledge and actions. Completes high levelprofessional designations, such as board certifications and takesan active role in professional leadership both locally andregionally. Education/Formal Training Requirements Bachelor’s Degree Nursing

• RN Master’s Degree Nursing
• RN Work Experience Requirements 3-5 years Acute care environment 3-5 years Current unit or specialty Licenses and Certifications Requirements

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

• American Heart Association Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC)
• American NursesCredentialing Center Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) AmericanOrganization of Nurse Executives
• (AONE) Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) American Organizationof Nurse Executives
• (AONE) Registered Nurse Arkansas
• Arkansas State Board ofNursing Registered Nurse Mississippi
• Mississippi Board ofNursing Registered Nurse Tennessee
• Tennessee Board of Nursing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Identified leadership competencies.

Use of PC and applications including word processing. Ability to use data, interpret reports, analyze, drawconclusions, and make appropriate plans. Supervision Provided by this Position This job description is not to be construed as a completelisting of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to anyemployee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position maybe added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by theperson who is managerially responsible for this position Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing,pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work

• exerting up to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs.of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity includingcolor, depth perception, and field of vision to perform anactivity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing dataand figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; orextensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure tohazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service theyprovide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and aPower of One culture that requires commitment to the higheststandards of care and unity.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree:

Nursing-RN (Required),

Master’s Degree:

Nursing•

RNWork Experience:

Acutecare environment, Current unit or specialty

Certifications:

BASICLIFE SUPPORT

• American Heart Association, Registered NurseArkansas
• Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Registered NurseMississippi
• Mississippi Board of Nursing, Registered NurseTennessee
• Tennessee Board of NursingBoasting one of the South’slargest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, athriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.

We seeeach day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives ofthe people in our community.