Clinical Manager

• Assigns and monitors patient care according to age-specific needs, assessment, acuity needs, plan of care, and competency of assigned available personnel.
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Participates in training; evaluates employee performance; and participates in counseling, reprimands, disciplinary actions, and dismissals for assigned personnel.
• Responds to complaints and incidents, conduct investigations, takes corrective action and prepares documentation.
• Evaluates, recommends, and orders adequate supplies and equipment necessary for delivery of quality patient care.
• Evaluates, interprets, and implements hospital and nursing policies and procedures for assigned unit and recommends changes as needed.
• Informs Director of the level of care being administered and patient, personnel, and physician satisfaction.
• Provides clinical and classroom instruction in the field of expertise as necessary to include patient and staff teaching and discharge planning.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
  

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required. Additional educational preparation in administrative techniques is desirable.  

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.
• Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually.
• BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable.
• Additional certifications/competencies may be required at department discretion.  

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 2 years continuous, current hospital nursing experience preferred.