Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Work Shift:All Work Shifts (United States of America)
Clinical Nurse Manager, Mercy Health Life Fight- Mercy CollegeJob summaryCritical Care Transport Clinical Manager is directly accountable for internal and external clinical aspects of the organization. Develops internal education and training programs. Fulfills administrative duties, as well as completes clinical activities necessary to assure alignment to the program mission and vision. Responsible for oversight of all clinical projects and initiatives. Responsible for managing the systems and process that support delivery of the highest quality care transport attainable at all levels, while ensuring a cost-effective training program, delivery of clinical care, and attaining clinical and quality initiatives across all age groups. Actively participates in selecting, motivating and in providing for the growth of a qualified staff; attains optimal contributions from the medical staff. Collaborates with clinical leadership, administration and medical staff to support accreditation through Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), competency development and continuous improvement efforts.
Essential functions- Oversees patient care delivery and clinical operations to ensure safe, high-quality, efficient services that align with organizational policies, standards of care, strategic objectives, and budgetary requirements.
- Develops, reviews, updates, and enforces Clinical Practice Guidelines, policies, and procedures; monitors compliance and recommends corrective actions when standards are not followed.
- Leads performance improvement initiatives, monitors quality metrics, supports Core Measure compliance, investigates adverse events, identifies risks, and implements corrective actions to improve patient safety and outcomes.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards (including CAMTS), and organizational policies while proactively reducing organizational risk and liability.
- Provides leadership and oversight for education and outreach personnel, mentors clinical leaders and staff, promotes accountability, and fosters a positive, high-performing work environment.
- Promotes evidence-based practice, nursing research, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional development to ensure delivery of high-quality medical care by qualified and credentialed practitioners.
- Aligns clinical service goals with the organization's mission, values, and strategic plan while maintaining fiscal responsibility and supporting organizational financial performance.
- Integrates clinical, aviation, communication, education, and leadership functions; collaborates across departments and acts as a change agent to improve care quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Demonstrates professional leadership, adheres to corporate responsibility and ethical standards, supports community involvement, and serves as a role model within the organization and professional community.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
EducationMust have one of the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) (required)
- Bachelor's Degree in Paramedicine/Paramedic Science, Emergency Medical Services Management or Administration, Healthcare Administration or other related field (required)
RN or Paramedic: Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN), Master's of Business Administration (MBA) or Master's of Healthcare Administration (MHA) (preferred)
Required licensing and certifications- Current RN License in state of practice or Current Paramedic License in state of practice (required)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) and International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) (preferred, required within 6 months of hire)
- Any advanced certification required by The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS):
- If RN: Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) or Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) (preferred at time of hire, required within 2 years of hire)
- If Paramedic: Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) or Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) (preferred at time of hire, required within 2 years of hire)
- RN or Paramedic: Certified Medical Transport Executive (CMTE) through Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) within 3 years of hire (preferred)
Experience- 5 years of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Critical Care Transport experience as a medical crew member (required)
- 3 years of supervisory experience (preferred)
- 2 years of experience with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) standards (preferred)
Skills and abilitiesMedical Transport
Air Medical Transport
Analytical Skills
Policy Development
Policy Administration
Budgeting
Professional Nursing
Mathematics
Medical Regulations
Documentations
Presentations
Internal and External Stakeholders
Managing Multiple Priorities
Gathering Information
Adapting to Change
Interpersonal Skills
Active Listening
Teamwork
Building Trust
Reliance
Conflict Resolution
Enthusiasm to Learn
Process Improvement
High Accuracy
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:Critical Care - Life Flight Network
