What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brook Lane Inpatient Assistant Clinical Manager position at Meritus Medical Center Inc?
The Assistant Clinical Manager is a Registered Nurse with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. Assists the Clinical Manager with maintaining the day-to-day operations and providing independent Residential unit leadership. Responsible for staff scheduling, payroll, quality improvement initiatives, customer service initiatives, performance appraisals, and collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary departments. Coaches for performance and accountability. Responsible in partnership with the CNO for achieving the unit and organizational goals. Promotes a caring, healing environment for patients, families and staff. Adheres to ethical principles as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA code of ethics in nursing. Addresses breaches in clinical standards and organizational standard practice. Responsible for provision of services consistent with the mission and goals of the system, and for meeting or exceeding quality outcomes and regulatory and financial goals. Maintains responsibility for nursing practice and standards of care. Evaluates and assures nursing practice meets professional standards and regulations. Empowers nurses to synthesize knowledge, use evidence-based practice, use critical thinking, and participate in decision-making that affects their practice. Demonstrates effective verbal/nonverbal/written communication with the healthcare team/patient and significant others. Collaborates effectively with the healthcare team. Identifies communication barriers, locates resources and facilities plans to resolve barriers. Actively participates in cost management initiatives, identifying areas of inefficiencies or waste that requires greater control. Provides suggestions for cost savings initiatives. Ensures appropriate management of personnel resources, ensuring that sufficient numbers of qualified nursing staff are available while unnecessary overtime is avoided. Delivers healthcare in a therapeutic and professional manner demonstrating sensitivity towards unique patient/significant other needs. Preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs. Demonstrates the ability to advocate for the patient/significant other.
Education - Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Experience - A minimum of 3 years acute care experience required, 5 years preferred. Experience in a leadership role such as committee chair, resource nurse, educator, management preferred.
Licensure/Certification - Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse license from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN license from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. ACLS, PALS, NRP, or other certification in compliance with requirements of clinical units supported within 6 months of start date. Professional certification in area of clinical specialty preferred. BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Strong team work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must possess strong organizational and communication skills. Advanced computer skills including use of Microsoft Office components required.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
