Job Abstract

Job Summary:

In collaboration with the Senior Director of Perioperative Services,  the Clinical Nurse Manager has accountability for the 24 hour day-to-day management of clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery, the management of human, fiscal and other resources, the development of personnel, compliance with regulatory and professional standards, unit strategic planning and the fostering of interdisciplinary collaborative relationships within the Department and the organization as a whole.  A Nursing Leadership role focused upon the daily operations of their respective assigned areas in order to achieve safe and effective patient care delivery, service excellence, accreditation, financial responsiveness and patient care satisfaction.   Consistently models excellence in patient care and service excellence and contributes to unit leadership at a high level of proficiency.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current California RN License
• Current BLS provider card
• National Certification in clinical area of expertise preferred
• Current ACLS Provider preferred
• Current PALS Provider  preferred

Education:

• BSN prepared
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (preferred) or a related field
• Membership in Professional Organization preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of acute hospital experience with progressive clinical leadership experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• State and Federal regulations, including Title 22 and all other regulatory requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent intradepartmental communication skills and interaction with patients and their families; hospital and medical staff;
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of supervisory theories, principles, practices, techniques and methods. 
• Ability to manage staff and change through collaborative and positive leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, hospital staff, physicians and patients.
• Demonstrated ability in interpersonal relationships which enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution, and facilitates staff development.
• Skill and knowledge to sustain and evaluate clinical competence for the specific age and type of patient population served.
• Ability to understand and lead departmental culture change. 

Physical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.
• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.