Assistant Clinical Manager-Emergency

Job Description

The assistant manager directs and supervises daily operations, resources, employees, and performance improvement on a 24-hour basis in collaboration with the clinical nurse manager.

The assistant manager will develop management skills pursuant to growth to higher level management position.The assistant manager assists in development and attainment of the unit's goals.

Responsibilities Include:

1.

Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services while complying with local, state, and federal requirements

2.

Assists with the monitoring of financial performance and identifies/implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service while reviewing budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources

3.

Provides clinical supervision to patient care staff

4.

Determines the appropriate staff mix for the department and screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff

5.

Assists with and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues.

6.

Ensures on going staff development

7.

Facilitates the advancement of nursing practice and assumes twenty-four hour responsibility

8.

Monitors and develops standards of care and standards of practice, fiscal management, and quality improvement activities

9.

Ensures staff provides the highest quality of care and is in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements

10.

Serves as role model and mentors staff

11.

Other duties as required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Master’s degree in Nursing or in a health-related field is preferred

Three (3) years clinical experience in specialty area.

Epic user experience preferred

Previous management experience preferred

Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills and teamwork

Ability to organize, prioritize and delegate appropriately.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Current CA Registered Nurse - California Board of Registered Nursing

Current Basic Lifesaving (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association per unit standards.

Current Advanced Cardiac Lifesaving (ACLS) Certification - American Heart Association per unit standards.

Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program  (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics per unit standards.

Specialty certification preferred

Salary Range:

$79.67 - $119.51 USD Hourly