The candidate selected will oversee the NEST Team in Spokane and Richland, Washington.

Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As the industry's trailblazers, we constantly raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation in the skies and on the ground.

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Are you ready to unleash your potential and make a real impact in your community? If you're seeking a rewarding and fulfilling path, then look no further - Life Flight Network is the place where your aspirations will take flight!

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Manager is responsible for management and supervision of the clinical staff assigned to the NEST team. This includes but is not limited to, new employee selection, promotions and assignments, appraising employee productivity, handling grievances or complaints, employee discipline, scheduling, initial and continuing education for crew members, determining the types of equipment and materials used in performing daily tasks, ensure the team maintains and follows safety procedures and record keeping. This position also maintains proficiency in the role of NEST Flight Nurse or Respiratory Therapist. Must be available to work varied shifts. Will be required to drive personal or company vehicles whenever and wherever business needs necessitate.

This position is subject to the Crew Safe Weight Policy. In the event a Clinical Manager exceeds the weight limit, they will be allowed to assume all administrative responsibilities while not on flight status. All other requirements of the Crew Safe Weight Policy apply to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years Neonatal Flight Crew Experience. Management Experience preferred
• Maintain Neo-Peds Flight status
• NRP Instructor Status or ability to obtain
• Proficient in Microsoft office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Able to multi-task in a fast paced, high-growth environment
• Proactive and self-directed with the ability to work with a team and autonomously
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Leads and directs work of others
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to an automobile in good repair, be able to provide proof of auto insurance, meet LFN’s Driver’s Policy requirements and able to travel whenever or whenever business needs necessitate.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Management: The Clinical Manager will provide direct guidance and oversight to clinical crew members in their assigned area of responsibility by ensuring clinical consistency and compliance for all LFN clinical employees. This position will serve as a liaison between clinicians, leadership, IT, customers and vendors to facilitate and develop clinical standards and process improvement activities across multidisciplinary teams. Duties include:

• Identify and develop strategic and tactical plans, including project proposals and implementation strategies to ensure excellent clinical standards are adhered to
• Partner with QM to ensure all compliance guidelines are followed
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations and rules of accrediting bodies and initiating change when needed
• Provide clinical direction regarding developmental opportunities in line with LFN’s goals
• Manage controlled substance ordering according to established par levels, ensuring LFN is in compliance with Drug Enforcement Agency regulations and company policy In conjunction with Clinical Liaisons and Directors of Clinical Operations
• Create schedules and ensure adequate staffing
• Review and approve employee timecards
• Oversight of clinical materials management, ensuring processes and procedures related to LFN’s clinical supplies, materials and equipment is in adherence to LFN’s policies
• Regular attendance and punctuality is required

Education:

• In conjunction with the Clinical Education team, the Clinical Manager will help oversee new employee orientation process and ensure ongoing clinical education and expectations are met and orientation is successfully completed.
• Approve and complete final evaluation of clinical crew members upon orientation completion
• Development and implementation of metrics to measure execution and success of clinical activities and objectives as related to QM, Education and Operations
• Ensure accurate input of information for establishing, tracking, trending, and analyzing quality indicators
• Ensure clinical staff maintains required standards and competencies in accordance with CAMTS and NAAMTA standards, LFN policies, and clinical agreements within designated timeframes. Monitor clinical crew during duration of employment ensuring compliancy
• Ensure crewmembers are in serviced on new clinical equipment and processes
• Assist and identify annual and monthly training curriculums specific to neonatal transport and care

Operations:

• Assist employees with clinical training, information and support so they may solve problems and improve operations at the staff level
• Ensure adherence with organizational policies and procedures (e.g. payroll, compensation, corrective action)
• Must objectively coach and discipline, when appropriate, in a timely manner
• Must ensure employees consistently maintain a positive work environment and work to constructively improve the work environment and processes

Leadership:

• Create a work environment reflecting a positive atmosphere, high employee satisfaction, competence, and teamwork
• Provides and models clinical and general professional leadership to all internal and external stakeholders

Safety:

• Ensure adherence to LFN safety and risk management culture as outlined in Safety and Risk Management Agreement, SMS, and related policies
• Preserve safety and risk management culture and rules
• Report all concerns related to safety and risk management immediately, working with Director of Safety and Risk Management, Director of Quality Management and others as needed
• Be knowledgeable regarding all safety and risk management policies and procedures; be an agent for communicating safety and risk management information

BENEFITS

• LFN offers competitive compensation above industry standard
• Medical (Company pays for employee 100%)
• Dental (Company pays for employee 100%)
• Vision (Company pays for employee 100%)
• Life/AD&D (Company pays for employee 100%)
• Short & long term disability (Company pays for employee 100%)
• 401k – with 100% vested employer contribution
• Tenure bonuses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental time off
• Bereavement leave (including pets)
• Tuition/Training reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee Recognition Awards
• A generous paid time off plan starting at almost 4 weeks a year for full time employees
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Multilingual Stipend
• Life Flight Network Membership
• Dog friendly work environment

All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.