Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Manager – Telemetry, Medical Surgical, and Dialysis Services

FULL TIME 2ND SHIFT

Tele 4 is a 10-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke, CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Tele 3 is a 22-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

The Clinical Manager, in collaboration with the Nursing Director, will assure the provision of safe, quality, patient centered care, by addressing performance, regulatory, risk management, patient/family and physician issues/concerns as appropriate. Role models caring behaviors in relationships with others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages shift operations for department/unit, adjusting staff assignments as acuity, census, staffing and priorities change.
• Performs nurse leader rounding with a purpose, utilizing key questions to obtain feedback from patients and families. Resolves any issues at point of service.
• Collaborates with supply chain for procurement of supplies.
• Addresses patient, family, and physician issues regarding patient care during the assigned shift, ensuring positive customer relations.
• Assists Director by providing input into disciplinary actions, performance appraisals, including 90-day evaluations.
• Monitors staff compliance with facility policies and procedures and follows up as appropriate, including communication with Director.
• Mentors and coaches staff to enhance their professional development.
• Works in partnership with Staff Development and preceptors of new staff to facilitate a successful orientation.
• Assists in monitoring regulatory, risk and EOC compliance.
• Ensures that nurse sensitive indicators and protocols are used.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing Required
• Active Kentucky RN license
• BLS, ACLS and other designated unit specific certification training/requirements
• ANCC Medical Surgical National Certification on hire or within 2 years of hire Required
• Minimum of three years of Registered Nurse experience. Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience required.

Benefits: Full-Time

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.