SENIOR CLINICAL DIRECTOR - MED/SURG NURSING
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come
join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation
for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow
their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served
the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the
Mid-South.
The Clinical Director is accountable for the 24-hour operations of
the assigned departments and/or units. Responsible for clinical
care delivery, for leadership of Associates, for fiscal stewardship
of the department's/unit(s)' resources, and for the creation of a
positive clinical and Associate work environment. Contributes to
the organization's and the system's success in clinical outcomes,
service to all customers (patients, families, physicians, and
Associates), and to a positive financial state. Models appropriate
behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our
community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through
compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a
consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Director is accountable for the 24-hour operations of
the assigned departments and/or units. Responsible for clinical
care delivery, for leadership of Associates, for fiscal stewardship
of the department's/unit(s)' resources, and for the creation of a
positive clinical and Associate work environment. Contributes to
the organization's and the system's success in clinical outcomes,
service to all customers (patients, families, physicians, and
Associates), and to a positive financial state. Models appropriate
behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Clinical Operations: Is accountable for the assigned service
areas 24 hours/7days. Responsible for the delivery of effective
patient care through staff Associates. Leads development and
implementation of strategies for the safety of patients. Responsive
to the outcomes of clinical care by participation in the
development and implementation of improvement solutions. Responsive
to the outcomes of customer satisfaction by participation in the
development and implementation of improvement solutions.
- Associate Management: Hires, coaches, develops, and evaluates
the performance of associates. Works through Patient Care
Coordinators to ensure effective deployment of the care delivery
system. Coaches PCCs in leadership of associates. Creates positive
work environments. Accountable for associate retention and
engagement outcomes. Ensures effective and efficient use of human
resources. Appropriately plans staffing and scheduling.
Collaborates across appropriate system resources for education and
development of Associates.
- Fiscal Management: Participates in planning activities
regarding the services. Develops budgets for human, other operating
and capital budgets. Effectively deploys the fiscal plan for the
scope of responsibility. Understands and analyzes fiscal variances
and initiates appropriate plans for management. Effectively uses
data and outcome information from various systems and sources.
- Environmental Management & General Management of the Business:
Ensures continued readiness regarding accreditation and regulatory
requirements. Responsible for the general upkeep of the physical
facilities and patient care equipment. Leads implementation of
technology and other assigned projects.
- Professional Practice Leadership: Serves as professional role
model for the discipline of nursing and models high level
professionalism through knowledge and actions. Completes high level
professional designations, such as board certifications and takes
an active role in professional leadership both locally and
regionally.Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing- RN
- Master's Degree Nursing- RN Work Experience Requirements
- 3-5 years Acute care environment
- 3-5 years Current unit or specialty Licenses and Certifications
Requirements
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
- Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC) American Nurses
Credentialing Center
- Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP) American
Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE)
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) American Organization
of Nurse Executives (AONE)
- Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of
Nursing
- Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of
Nursing
- Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Identified leadership competencies.
- Use of PC and applications including word processing.
- Ability to use data, interpret reports, analyze, draw
conclusions, and make appropriate plans.Supervision Provided by
this Position
- This job description is not to be construed as a complete
listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any
employee.
- The 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 positionPhysical
Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing,
pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling,
stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to
hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability 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.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree: Nursing- RN (Required), Master's Degree:
Nursing- RN
Work Experience:
Acute care environment, Current unit or specialty
Certifications:
-, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association, Registered
Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse
Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse
Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends
a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low
cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a
difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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