Assistant Clinical Manager

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is currently seeking an Assistant Clinical Manager for Mother Infant Care Unit (MIU).

This position supports patient care and is responsible for the 24-hour functioning of the MIU.

Translates the organizational/system's mission and vision into operations through the design and provision of a quality, integrated service at a reasonable cost.

While primarily responsible for the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the assigned unit, also demonstrates an expert awareness and facilitates the clinical operations.

The MIU consists of 24 rooms and 29 beds; 5 rooms can accommodate semi-private occupancy, and a Level I newborn nursery area designed for the purpose of providing respite when needed, observation of high risk infants, and a procedure room.

The philosophy of the unit is to foster family unity in a Baby Friendly™ environment while respecting parental choices regarding feeding and rooming- in, providing safe and therapeutic care.

Health Care providers in this area mimic those in the Birth Center with the inclusion of pediatric care providers and lactation specialists.

Registered Nurses in the MIU are certified in BLS and NRP.

MIU provides supportive care of the mother/infant dyad with focus on the family, infant and self-care procedures and education.

Both human milk and formula feeding are supported and educated to, with special emphasis on the benefits of human lactation.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / SPECIFIC JOB COMPETENCIES

Clinical Management and Staffing

• Provides clinical consultation and supervision to nursing personnel and other staff as appropriate.

• Participates in the clinical operations and patient care activities within the unit.

• Assures patient care is consistently provided in accordance with organizationally/system-wide accepted standards of care and practice.

• Demonstrates effective supervision of staffing resources by providing for appropriate skill mix and numbers of staff for the Department.

• Models expert decision-making, collaboration and negotiation skills in collaboration with Clinical Manager.

• Actively participates in clinical work processes.

Creates a sense of partnership and collegiality with clinical staff through consensus building, role clarification, and outcomes measurement activities.

• Empowers point-of-service staff in decision-making/problem-solving through shared governance with an aim of quality (including cost-effectiveness) and continuity in care.

• Follows up on any unusual occurrences or untoward incidents involving patients, employees, or applicable equipment/instruments or supplies in collaboration with leadership.

• Collaborates in the identification, investigation, and implementation of improvement opportunities directly related to professional/patient care practices and patient outcomes.

• Utilizes current quality improvement/problem solving knowledge and skills in day-to- day clinical operations.

• Has a working kno...