Center Clinical Manager

Center Clinical Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Active and good standing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in current state of employment OR a nationally accredited Certified Medical Assistant required; other clinical licensure/certifications above the minimum requirement may also be considered
• A minimum of 5 years progressive work experience in a medical clinic, hospital or similarly regulated healthcare environment required
• A minimum of 2 years management experience with direct reports required; in a medical clinic, hospital or similarly regulated environment strongly preferred
• IV Therapy certification for LPNs where required by State Board of Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AMA) or American Red Cross required w/in first 90 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Consistently Provides extraordinary customer service to all internal and external customers (including patients and other Chen Medical team members)
• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care.
• Performs tests and procedures and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
• Monitors for adverse effects and intervene related to established organizational protocols and standings of nursing care.
• Interprets patient information and makes critical decisions about needed actions.
• Educates patient and family on plan of care and disease process.
• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records findings in accordance with organizational policies and standards of nursing practice.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Directs and supervises care delivered by other healthcare professionals (LPN, MA).
• Other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business or Healthcare Administration or a healthcare related field preferred
• Experience working with geriatric patients is preferred
• EMR system experience a plus