Clinical Nurse Manager

Company: Tri City Healthcare District
Location: Oceanside
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Job Locations: US-CA-Oceanside Overview:Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego Countys coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-Citys Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter, Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities pressing health and social needs.Position Summary:The Clinical Manager holds twenty-four hour accountability for the delivery of quality nursing care and operational management of assigned unit. The job encompasses integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, operational, quality improvement coordination, and clinical activities of patient care services. This individual serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource for nurses and other members of the health care team. Individual is responsible for supervising all department employees. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses, and the ANA Scope and Standard for Nurse Administrators. Supports the mission and values of the Medical Center. Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient population in the department under their r management.Major Position Responsibilities:The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.Integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, operational, quality improvement coordination, and clinical activities of assigned patient care department.Serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource for nurses and other members of the health care team.Maintains working knowledge of local health care issues, community standards as well as providers. Participates in strategic business planning and action implementation.Conducts performance assessments and evaluations of staff in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.Utilizes appropriate TCMC staff disciplinary processes.Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Three (3) years of clinical experience in area of leadership, required.Minimum two years of management experience in clinical area, required.Education:Education Requirements for all Departments except NICU:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required.BSN or Bachelors degree in related field, required.Masters degree (MSN/MBA/MHA or relevant to area of leadership), preferred.Education Requirements for NICU Department:Registered CA RN with Masters Degree in Nursing required, OR;Registered CA RN with BSN and either a masters degree in a related field or certificate in nursing or health care administration from an accredited organization (see Certification section below), AND at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience with at least 1 year in a NICU department.Licenses:Current California RN Licensure, required.Certifications:Current BLS certification, required; American Heart AssociationCurrent ACLS certification, required; American Heart Association (only departments where required)Neonatal Resuscitation Program completion (Labor & Delivery & NICU, Womens /Newborn Services only), required.ACLS certification obtained within 6 months of hire, required (Mother Baby and L&D only)Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.*Salary/Hourly Wage range based on experience.To protect the health of patients and staff, and to comply with the new State of California mandates, all job offers are contingent on the successful engagement in the TCMC COVID-19 vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral.)TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.by Jobble

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