Job Description

The Clinical Nurse Manager is accountable for the supervision of nursing services to provide safe, effective and efficient nursing care. This position is an important part of the Management Team and the responsibilities for the position include: assigning, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical care for the nursing unit(s). This position is evaluated on the basis of objective measurable criteria, including maximizing the personal abilities and competence of staff nurses, licensed practical nurses and other personnel assigned to the unit(s) for which the Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible.

The Clinical Nurse Manager reports to the Nurse Manager or designee and supervises staff nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, nursing service clerks, monitor technicians, and others, as necessary, on the assigned unit(s).

This position has frequent contact, not only with employees, but also with patients, patients’ families, visitors and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist in the performance of clinical treatments, procedures, and total patient care which may require expert skills and judgment in accordance with established standards.
• Perform duties related to patient care not otherwise assigned.

Qualifications

Graduation from an approved school of nursing and maintain current non-limited license in assigned State.

BS or MSN preferred; a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience, five (5) years preferred, with demonstrated management potential and proficient clinical skills.