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SUMMARY:
The Nursing (RN) Clinical Manager is responsible for management and oversight of their assigned operational unit(s). The RN Clinical Manager is responsible for translating and supporting the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Department delivery of nursing services on one or more designated patient care units. Has the delegated authority to make decisions in the areas of patient care delivery, human resource management and budgetary development and compliance.

In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for:
Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes
By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system.
• Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Has 24-hour responsibility for one or more patient units, directing and coordinating resources for the delivery of care to patients and their families Ongoing support health care environment that is trauma-informed, least restrictive environment that is free from coercion, retaliation, or discipline. Supports a workplace culture of safety, including team approaches to patient safety, an atmosphere which promotes reporting of safety incidents, and which places focus on staffing, communication, and prevention of adverse outcomes.
• Monitors and evaluates the assignment of patient care to the appropriate, based on patient needs and acuity level.
• Sets strategic vision for area according to standards of excellence, with Magnet standards as foundation for practice.
• Designs strategies to support organizational goals.
• Sets unit-based goals and objectives consistent with overall departmental and institutional perspective.
• Monitors progress toward goal attainment.
• Schedules regular staff meetings for the purpose of providing the employee with day-to-day operational information, quality and policy updates, unit information, organizational news from hospital and Brown University Health leadership.
• Responsible to develop employees to their fullest work potential by identifying educational opportunities and unit-based growth experiences.
• Develops employees by monitoring, intervening and interacting, when appropriate, after assessing and evaluating the nursing care provided. Responsible for being knowledgeable of requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Monitors compliance with these standards on the Nursing Unit.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and organization specific environmental and safety standards for unit in collaboration with Environmental Safety Program Manager, Safety Officer, and the hospital quality and safety committees.
• Responsible for unit level Quality Improvement implementation of activities commensurate with the Hospital’s Quality Improvement Plan.
• Participates on hospital, departmental, and system-wide committees and teams, as deemed necessary by the department director.
• Evaluates the individual performance of each member of the staff and provides developmental feedback; assessment is on-going and reviewed annually.
• Meets with employees to discuss and evaluate performance and review individual performance goals at appropriate interval periods.
• Follows appropriate hospital performance counseling process for disciplinary issues.
• Supports and participates in ongoing Nursing, Educational, and Research programs.
• Works collaboratively with staff, peers, and Professional Practice Development staff, including Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Nurse Leaders, to continually update existing standards of care and ensure educational needs are met.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff by consulting Staff Development Professionals, monitoring, and evaluating the performance of new employees. Responsible to develop and monitor both capital and operating budgets for assigned patient area based on institutionalized fiscal strategies.
• Completes monthly variance reports and evaluates and adjusts operations accordingly.
• Responsible to work within unit budget. Monitors and controls expenses compared to budget.
• Evaluates budget variances and takes appropriate action to bring expenses in line with budget.
• Utilizes and analyzes information from the patient classification system to obtain information and identify changes required in the budget for patient care needs.
• Maintains quality assurance safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Interviews applicants and recommends hiring conditions for new employees. Coordinates with Human Resources.
• Assesses and evaluates internal and external customer requirements and needs and responds appropriately.
• Clinical managers who have oversight over staff required to have Safety Care Level 1 certification shall also obtains initial certification and annual re-certification in full safety care level 1 training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BSN or active matriculation in BSN Program. Master’s Degree preferred. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in another state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact. Must have required certifications per department standards. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years of relevant experience.

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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