Assistant Clinical Manager-Oncology and General Surgery

Overview

Assistant Clinical Manager - Oncology and General Surgical
Condell Medical Center
Full Time
Four 9 hour shifts per week. Mix of Days and PMs

To support and ensure clinical patient care leadership. To provide clinical leadership to plan, coordinate and manage personnel and resources in order to provide the highest quality patient care with trained, professional and competent staff in the most cost-effective manner. To collaborate with physicians and other health care disciplines to assure optimal patient care. Primary

Purpose:

Assist PCC leadership with day to day operation to ensure high quality and cost effective patient care.

• Serves in the role of Charge Nurse. Assigns patient and non-patient care in a safe, effective manner.
• Maintains staffing requirements in accordance with established policies, patient volume.
• Collaborates with physicians, management and other healthcare professionals to assure the delivery of quality care and high patient satisfaction.
• Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals by prioritizing duties and responsibilities.
• Assures accurate reporting of census, acuity and staffing at predetermined times.
• Assures that Point of Care Testing/Code Carts/Code Boxes are accounted for.
• Assures appropriate supplies are available to staff via Lawson.
• Monitors/Edits Report Express Reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives.
• Practices the principles of Performance Improvement to contribute to positive patient outcomes.

• Responds to issues/concerns of patients and families in a timely manner. Refers complex issues to management.
• Demonstrates positive support and participation in unit-based performance improvement plans, indicators and outcomes.
• Makes recommendations for improvement. Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals.
• Assists in the Performance Improvement Process
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• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge of Mission, Philosophy, Policies and Procedures.
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team to facilitate the Care Management process.
• Serves as a role model for “Service First” in practice and staff adherence to Service First courtesy standards and scripts.
• Facilitates Service Recovery
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• Takes initiative with problem resolution and conflict management when presented with issues/concerns.
• Participates with PCC leadership to provide a positive work environment for staff in terms of growth and development and job satisfaction.

• Refers major rule violations/work performance issues to management utilizing the established chain of command.
• Assists with data collection/tracking for education/in-service of assigned staff.
• Assists with the development of staff competencies and skills checklists.
• Facilitates staff attendance at in-services by providing appropriate coverage of unit.
• Practices positive coaching/mentoring skills to foster staff growth and development.
• Conducts timely and objective performance appraisals for assigned staff subject to review with management prior to presentation to staff.
• Assesses educational needs of the staff and facilitates education opportunities. Coordinates orientation of new staff in conjunction with the MCO and APN.
• Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve these goals.
• Addresses staff concerns involving minor performance variances and minor disciplinary counseling.
• Consults with management if written disciplinary action is warranted.

Nurse, Registered (RN)

Typically requires 3 years’ experience in specialty area and may require specialty-focused continuing education and/or certifications based upon department discretion.

• Ability to assume charge/schedule coordinator role.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group.
• Skills specific to each unit's specialty.
• CPR Illinois…