NURSE CLINICAL MANAGER - MED SURG & INPAT REHAB

Shift: Mostly day shift with Manager call, share with other IP managers

Department: Med Surg JC & Inpatient Rehab

Salary Range: $90,251 - $147,285

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dynamic leader who excels in fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment for a Nurse Clinical Manager position at our CRMC location. The ideal candidate is not only an exceptional problem-solver but also thrives on empowering their team, mentoring staff, and driving professional growth. With a strong commitment to clinical excellence and ethical practice, you will ensure high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and patient satisfaction. If you're energized by the challenge of balancing staffing, budget management, and operational efficiency while maintaining an environment of support and accountability, this opportunity is for you. Join MU Health Care and be part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on patient care and team performance!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you’ll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Develops department budget(s) in collaboration with the director, finance, and executive leadership. Monitors expenditures and maintains operational costs within the department budget, utilizing human and material resources in a cost-effective manner.

Ensures 24-hour staffing is appropriate for the level of acuity. Manages the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care

Interviews and hires qualified candidates, ensures orientation and onboarding of new staff, evaluates the performance of staff, and completes personnel functions. Evaluates and documents staff competencies on a regular basis. Coaches staff to foster continued growth and professional development.

Maintains standards of care utilizing clinically appropriate standards set by regulatory, licensing, or specialty organizations. This includes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses as the foundation for nursing practice. Ensures staff meets the standards and regulatory requirements for accrediting bodies, and state and federal agencies.

Promotes and achieves high satisfaction of external and internal customers. Effectively intercedes with families and/or patients and resolves concerns related to the delivery of health care services.

Holds accountability for expected outcomes and achievements in areas of responsibility. Metrics are subject to ongoing or annual change. Metrics include patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, volume/growth, finance (including revenues and expenses) to meet or beat budgeted expectations, FTE management, man-hour per statistic (or similar measure), staff turnover, and applicable quality metrics.

Manages the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care.

Monitors and oversees time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes.

May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

Five (5) years of nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in business or a healthcare-related field.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.