Clinical Manager - Medical Surgical/Step Down

Department

MEDICAL/SURGICAL - 256020

Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Grade Job Description The Clinical Manager provides supervision, direction and leadership to the acute care nursing units in accordance with organizational and departmental standards, procedures and goals as well as all applicable local, state, federal and accrediting agency regulations. Responsibilities and Duties Ensures quality patient care is delivered following the standards of care/pathways, including patient safety goals and regulatory requirements. Actively participates in the hospital Pl process. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of nursing care and sets nursing standards for patient care. Attends meetings and committees as required. Maintains accurate reports and data for quality and performance reporting. Hires, counsels, and evaluates the performance of employees and keeps the Director informed. Develops yearly department goals and objectives that are aligned with hospital and organizational goals. Assesses professional growth of employees. Identifies needs and develops provisions to meet educational goals, utilizing internal and external educational resources. Initiates corrective actions as necessary. Serves as a liaison between physicians and service lines to facilitate smooth operations of the unit and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Ensures patient throughput, including admissions, transfers, and discharges that are accurate and timely. Education Bachelors Nursing (BSN) is required. Experience 5 years of healthcare/medical nurse staff experience with progressive clinical management skills is required. Certification & Licensures Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia is required. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation. ACLS Certification (Advanced Life Support) is required. Qualifications Ability to staff and physician relationships, productivity and process improvement programs, and database management. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, well developed interpersonal skills, including group facilitation. Demonstrates ability to be creative, innovative, and flexible in responding to rapidly changing needs and priorities. Knowledgeable in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development. Competent to provide assessment, care and treatment to patients served. Benefits At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to

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An Incentive-Based Wellness Program Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more. To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com. Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team!