Co Director of Critical Care Services

Co Director of Critical Care Services Westmed Ambulance Services Sunnyvale, CA Job Details Full-time $45 - $48 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Clinical staff performance evaluation Health Care Logistics Managed Registered Nurses (RNs) Clinical program budget management Healthcare dispute resolution Staff performance monitoring Nursing department supervision Occupational safety regulation compliance Healthcare incident reporting Team member evaluation Patient question and concern management Healthcare industry recruitment Healthcare resource management Clinical staff policy implementation Managing healthcare operations budgets Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) Safety regulations Triage Coaching Staff scheduling Nursing team management Operations coordination planning Incident Reporting Patient safety measures implementation Patient advocacy Leading financial planning Clinical staff development programs Controlled substance management Patient complaint handling Team scheduling

Full Job Description Core Responsibilities Clinical Oversight & Quality :

Strive to ensure all care follows established protocols and evidence-based practice bundles to eliminate preventable harm and promote excellent outcomes.

Operational Management :

I'll maintain 24-hour accountability for planning and evaluating department clinical functions, including the coordination of all scheduled and emergent transport requests.

Team Leadership & Development :

Will be responsible for recruiting, orienting, and mentoring transport clinicians, ensuring they maintain required high-acuity competencies and certifications.

Safety & Compliance :

I'll enforce adherence to State Board of Nursing requirements and federal, state, and local regulations while ensuring a safe working environment for staff and patients.

Stakeholder Liaison :

I will act as the primary contact between the transport team, medical Director, and administrative leadership.

Detailed Task List Personnel & Staffing Scheduling :

Create and manage work schedules to ensure full coverage of transport needs at all times.

Performance Management :

Conduct regular performance appraisals, offer coaching and counseling, and carry out disciplinary actions when necessary.

Recruitment :

Interview and select new nursing staff and auxiliary personnel based on specialized transport requirements.

Clinical Operations & Quality Protocol Development :

Assist in creating and updating nursing guidelines, policies, and procedures reflective of best practices in critical care transport.

Quality Auditing :

Perform regular audits and review incident reports to identify areas for process improvement.

Competency Validation :

Oversee nurse competency evaluations and specialized training for advanced procedures like intubation or ECMO management, Ventilators and vasoactive medication titration, controlled substance procedures and transport specific training.

Resource & Budget Management Supply Chain :

Monitor and order medical supplies and equipment, ensuring the Rigs are ready.

Financial Planning :

Develop and manage the department's budget, including justifying clinical expenses and identifying cost-saving initiatives.

Equipment Maintenance :

Ensure all life-support and specialty medical equipment is properly operated and maintained in working order.

Direct Support & Patient Advocacy Administrative Call :

Participate in a rotating administrative call schedule to provide leadership support during off-hours.

Conflict Resolution :

Investigate and resolve patient or family concerns and manage interpersonal conflicts within the interdisciplinary team.

Clinical Backup :

Function as a clinical resource and provide direct nursing care or triage during high-volume shifts or crisis situations.