Responsibilities The Clinical Manager is responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective, direct and indirect, patient-family centered care. The Clinical Manager functions as a resource person for Clinical Coordinators and staff members and provides necessary education, training, competency validation, and performance reviews of individual members of the nursing staff. Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of nursing care provided by specified units. Makes decisions regarding patient care activities in area of responsibility. The Clinical Manager is responsible for the oversight of the department budget and management of staff. Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor Degree preferred or equivalent experience, education and training.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years nursing practice in an Acute Care setting highly preferred. Minimum of 2 years nursing management, preferably in a Clinical Coordinator/Charge Nurse role.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Advance Cardiac Life Support preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal skills, computer skills, basic finance knowledge and basic typing skills. Must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Acute Care setting, demonstrated leadership abilities, financial competence, and sound management abilities. Good command of the English language, both verbal and written. Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others. Ability to resolve complex issues through utilization of appropriate communication techniques. High energy, outgoing, and self-starter.

ABOUT OAKBEND

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend's services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.