JOB SUMMARY

To provide overall leadership to Clinical Services at Houston Physicians’ Facilities to ensure the delivery of efficient, quality care to all patients. This is a hands-on, comprehensive position responsible for the execution of all functions in Clinical Services. Clinical Services includes the inpatient unit, the emergency department, and other clinical services as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSN minimum, Masters Preferred
• Licensure as registered nurse
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in cardiology, medical-surgical patient care and emergency services
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS required

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative and strategic leadership for clinical services
• Completes tasks as requested by CNO
• Participates in the development and implementation of long-range strategic plans, goals, and objectives
• Drives the culture across Clinical Services resulting in improved patient experience and enhanced employee engagement
• Consults with medical staff leadership with regard to medical issues
• Responsible for Clinical Service Line growth
• Responsible for overseeing the daily management and coordination of clinical services.
• Interviews candidates for inpatient unit, emergency department, and other assigned unit positions and makes recommendations for hiring or termination of employment
• Collaborates with Joint Solutions Center Coordinator and Spine Solutions Center Coordinator regarding initiatives and patient care needs
• Collaborates with Case Manager in management of patient care
• Works closely with the CNO and Quality Director to review and revise current facility policies and procedures
• Collaborates with the clinical educator to arrange in-service programs and schedule staff meetings
• Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides relief coverage according to needs of the clinical areas.
• Coordinates vacation and time off schedules.
• Oversees completion of annual evaluations and monitors job performance of nursing staff
• Monitors efficient ordering of supplies and forwards purchase requests for capital equipment to senior leadership.
• Meets with manufacturer representatives regarding updates on equipment and new products.
• Serves as a member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee to report data and preventive/corrective action plans.
• Reviews variance reports filed by staff members. Completes investigative documentation as appropriate.
• Participates in accreditation and regulatory surveys.
• Manages a comprehensive range of programs with the objectives of improving the quality/value services available to patients and physicians, and improving the overall efficiency, service, and profitability
• Establishes policy and standards of nursing care and practice consistent with the CNO’s clinical strategy

JOB CODE: 1000584