Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Nursing, or Healthcare within three years of employment required.
Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience required.
1 year of supervisory or leadership experience preferred (charge nurse experience considered).
Registered Nurse license in Florida or eligible compact state required upon hire.
BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required upon hire; professional nursing certification preferred.
Responsibilities
Maintain documentation and required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
Promote a culture of patient-centered care aligned with organizational values.
Foster effective working relationships within the department to meet goals.
Ensure operational excellence and quality service delivery in accordance with standards.
Manage team members' orientation, development, and performance evaluations.
Oversee fiscal management and proper utilization of financial resources.
Communicate departmental and organizational information effectively to staff.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Supportive work environment promoting patient-centered care.
Collaboration with various departments for comprehensive unit management.
Focus on operational excellence and quality service delivery.
Engagement in team-building and staff development initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Clinical Manager has 24-hour responsibility for clinical operations of the unit. The role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting staff development, regulatory compliance, and efficient unit operations. The position requires collaboration with human resources, risk management, quality, and finance to oversee all aspects of the unit's operations to ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
Responsibilities
Maintains current documentation and required licensure, certifications, required education, and competencies in accordance with unit scope of service and professional standards. Pursues professional growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.
Promotes a culture of patient centered care aligned with organizational values and patient experience standards.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit to facility meeting goals and objectives.
Maintains responsibility for department's operational excellence; ensures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Manages team members, which includes orientation, development and evaluation of team members, and monitoring the provision of delivering quality services. Participates in the recruiting, interviewing, and selecting of team members following policies, guidelines and applicable laws. Evaluates team member's performance relative to job goals and requirements. Provides coaching to staff, recommends education programs, and ensures adherence to internal policies and standards.
Maintains responsibility for the fiscal management of department and assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources.
Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associates Degree Nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Business, Nursing, Health Care, Within three (3) years of employment Required
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Supervisory/leadership (may consider charge nurse experience) experience. Preferred
3 years Clinical nursing experience. Required
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
Professional Nursing Certification Upon Hire Preferred
ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
National Institutes Of Health Stroke Scale (NIH) Upon Hire Required
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Demonstrated proficiency and clinical competence in relevant area of nursing practice.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Empathy and excellent listening skills.
Ability to motivate others.
Proficient in clinical quality measurement.
Excellent organizational skills required.
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
Excellent risk assessment skills, and an ability to adapt quickly to a client's changing needs.
Proficient with standard office technologies and software.
About Baptist Health Care
Baptist Health Care is a healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in the Pensacola, Florida area. The organization was founded in 1951 and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients. Baptist Health Care operates several hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities in the area, and employs over 7,000 people. The organization is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
