Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited institution or documented plan to complete it
Current Texas nursing license or temporary/compact license
Certified in Basic Life Support
Professional certification in clinical area or management preferred
3+ years of clinical experience and 1 year in a supervisory role
Additional 2 years of supervisory experience for Clinical Manager II positions
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations of a patient care department, ensuring adequate staffing and continuity of care
Collaborate with physicians and management to meet strategic initiatives
Evaluate programs and processes for client-centered and organizational outcomes
Address diverse patient needs throughout the care continuum
Recruit, retain, and develop staff while providing performance feedback
Ensure safe care and adherence to policies within budgetary constraints
Promote professional growth through education and mentorship
Create compassionate experiences for patients and colleagues
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care
Access to a network of interdisciplinary collaboration
Potential for career advancement within a Magnet-designated facility
Commitment to community service and personalized patient experiences
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Position responsible for providing leadership to the department - overseeing the daily operations - managing and developing departmental staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing required or documented degree plan and timeframe to complete Bachelor of Nursing; For clinical manager positions in Magnet-designated hospitals or hospitals in pursuit of Magnet designation, a minimum of a Bachelors of Nursing is required at the time of hire or promotion
Licenses/Certifications:
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
Certified in Basic Life Support
Professional certification in clinical area or management preferred
Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Three or more (3+) years experience in clinical area of practice and minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory or management role
Clinical Manager II: Additional two (2) years experience (3 years total) in supervisory or management job
Principal Accountabilities
Manages the daily operations of a patient care department, including forecasting and ensuring adequate staffing, taking departmental call; planning for continuity of care, serving in charge nurse role and providing direct patient care as needed.
Collaborates with physicians, management team members, business partners, and customers to address strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, desired client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.
Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
Ensures adequate scheduling and staffing; recruits, retains, and develops staff; provides performance feedback, addressing issues as necessary, and provides input into staff performance reviews in a timely effective manner.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
