Clinical Director - Neruo Med Surg-Neuro Stepdown

The Clinical Director provides strategic and operational leadership for assigned departments and/or units, ensuring excellence in 24/7 clinical care delivery. This role is responsible for guiding and developing Associates, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. The Clinical Director plays a key role in advancing the organization's goals related to patient outcomes, service excellence, and financial performance. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Clinical Director serves as a role model for professional integrity, compassionate care, and continuous improvement. A Brief Overview The Clinical Director provides strategic and operational leadership for assigned departments and/or units, ensuring excellence in 24/7 clinical care delivery. This role is responsible for guiding and developing Associates, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. The Clinical Director plays a key role in advancing the organization's goals related to patient outcomes, service excellence, and financial performance. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Clinical Director serves as a role model for professional integrity, compassionate care, and continuous improvement. What you will do 37Clinical Operations Leadership37Provides 24/7 accountability for assigned service areas, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.37Leads initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence.37Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement strategies based on clinical and satisfaction metrics.37Associate & Team Management37Recruits, mentors, and evaluates nursing staff and Patient Care Coordinators (PCCs), fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.37Coaches PCCs in effective leadership and team management to optimize care delivery.37Drives associate engagement and retention through positive work environments and recognition of performance.37Oversees staffing models, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective workforce utilization.37Fiscal Stewardship37Participates in annual budget planning and ensures alignment with organizational goals.37Monitors financial performance, analyzes variances, and implements corrective actions to meet fiscal targets.37Utilizes data from financial and clinical systems to inform strategic growth and service development.37Environmental & Business Operations37Maintains regulatory and accreditation readiness across all service areas.37Proactively identifies and addresses environmental and equipment needs to support safe, efficient patient care.37Leads implementation of new technologies and operational projects to enhance care delivery and efficiency.37Professional Practice Leadership37Serves as a role model for nursing professionalism, ethics, and clinical excellence.37Pursues advanced certifications and participates in professional organizations at local and regional levels.37Champions evidence-based practice and fosters a culture of lifelong learning and professional growth. Education/Formal Training Requirements 37Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing 37Preferred - Master's Degree Nursing Work Experience Requirements 37Required - Acute care environment 3-5 years Licenses and Certifications Requirements 37Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing 37Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association 37Preferred - Preferred - Nursing Administration board certification or National certification in the clinical specialty. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 37Strategic Leadership Competencies: Demonstrates advanced leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, change management, and team empowerment.37Operational Agility: Skilled in managing multiple priorities simultaneously, organizing complex workflows, and maintaining operational control in dynamic clinical environments.37Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in interpreting clinical and operational data, analyzing trends, drawing actionable insights, and developing evidence-based improvement plans.37Technology Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with healthcare information systems and analytics platforms. Supervision Provided by this Position 37This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee.37The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position. Physical Demands 37The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. 37Must have good balance and coordination. 37The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. 37The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. 37Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. 37Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. 37Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.