With resource and administrative consultation, the Clinical Director works independently with in-depth knowledge and skill of the specialty area to assume 24-hour responsibility for selected populations of patients and personnel. The Clinical Director provides leadership for staff members and has management and instructional responsibilities for maintaining quality nursing practices and skills as well as for supervising the employees on the units. Emphasis at this level is placed on facilitating... more details
Description
With resource and administrative consultation, the Clinical Director works independently with in-depth knowledge and skill of the specialty area to assume 24-hour responsibility for selected populations of patients and personnel. The Clinical Director provides leadership for staff members and has management and instructional responsibilities for maintaining quality nursing practices and skills as well as for supervising the employees on the units. Emphasis at this level is placed on facilitating problem solving through independent action, creativity, direction, evaluation, and teaching of staff.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expert skills in methods of assessment, intervention, and evaluation in dealing with the ever-changing problems and needs of patients, families, and staff in areas of specialization.
Makes independent decisions regarding nursing patient care needs and assumes complete responsibility for those decisions. Ensures quality patient care is the emphasis, and functions independently and skillfully in promoting this
Assumes 24-hour responsibility for the quality of patient care within designated service areas.
Ensures quality patient care is the emphasis, and functions independently and skillfully in promoting this.
Promotes patient, family and staff learning through formal classroom situations, informal information sharing, and by serving as a role model.
Develops, modifies, and adapts assessment tools to meet the varietal needs of changing patient populations.
Assesses the work setting systems to determine needed changes in nursing care delivery for specific patient populations.
Defines alternate ways to involve patients in developing care plans devised to meet their specific care needs.
Tests a typical nursing interventions and brings their outcomes into predictability.
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the following age groups as applicable to job functions: Infancy: birth - 1 year Toddler: 1 year - 3 years Pre-School: 3 years - 6 years School Age: 6 years - 12 years Adolescent: 12 years - 18 years Adulthood: 19 years - 45 years Middle Adult: 45 years - 59 years Late Adult: 60 years - 79 years 80 years >
Modifies staffing patterns/skill mix as necessary.
Plans for the numbers and levels of personnel necessary to provide safe and effective care for a patient population. Modifies staffing patterns/skill mix as necessary. Oversees and is responsible for scheduling and staffing.
Oversees and is ultimately responsible for scheduling and staffing.
Works with others to facilitate the availability of support services that allow for the best delivery of patient care.
Participates in planning for process improvement/ nursing research projects which will improve patient care.
Assesses the learning/educational needs of all nursing employees.
Department Specific Competencies
Collects and analyzes information about the patient and the environment for use in promoting and maintaining patient safety.
Additional Information
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Master's Degree or its equivalent in an appropriate specialty in Nursing.
Experience
Additional Information
4 years of recent clinical experience which includes at least 3 years in an area of specialization. 2 years of recent clinical experience in the area of specialization. Will demonstrate satisfactory achievement of Clinical Director behaviors within the initial probationary period. Informal teaching experience required. Knowledge of, and ability to apply the educational process, adult education theory, and group dynamics.
License / Certification Requirements
National Certification in Clinical Specialty or Nurse Executive within 1 year of hire
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