Clinical Manager - ASC

Clinical Manager Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000 based on skill and experience level. Job Summary The Clinical Manager is responsible for the administration and supervision of all medical personnel and is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer for coordination of all medical care given and all related supporting services of the ambulatory surgical center and its personnel. In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the Clinical Manager assumes this responsibility and accountability. Reporting: VP of Operations. Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Illinois Nurse License. 5 years of Management experience. ASC Management experience is a plus. Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Major functions include leadership and promotion of cooperative staff effort; allocation and completion of assigned functions in daily operations; and interpreting departmental philosophy, objectives, policy and procedure. Areas of accountability Assistance to surgeons through provisions of adequately prepared service team members. Delegation of responsibilities and duties to professional, technical, and ancillary personnel. Responsibility for performance evaluation of all department personnel. Coordination of administrative duties to ensure proper functioning of the staff. Coordination of the provision and control of materials, supplies, and equipment with the Director of Supply. Coordination of activity within the OR suite. Risk Manager Designee. Other responsibilities or activities as determined by the Chief Executive Officer. Fiscal Management Monitors budget compliance in daily assessment of services activity. Provides input into preparation of services budget. Standards of Nursing Practice Monitors compliance of staff members in the daily practice of nursing care. Communicates compliance of nursing standards to Chief Executive Officer. Demonstrates knowledge of the principals of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; interprets data about the patient’s status to identify age specific needs and provide the care needed. Cultural practices will be addressed and supported as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with planned course of medical therapy. Policies and Procedures Monitors staff compliance with policy and procedures. Interprets policy and procedures to staff members. Enforces compliance with policy and procedures. Communicates non‑compliance to the Chief Executive Officer. Provides counseling and disciplinary measures to Ambulatory Care Services personnel for non‑compliance with policy and procedures. Staffing and Utilization of Services Personnel Assigns services personnel based on levels of competency and the needs of the patient. Assures equitable staff assignments. Participates in selection of services personnel after consulting with Chief Executive Officer as needed. Completes and posts services personnel schedule. Staff Development Actively participates in monthly nursing/clinical staff meetings. Evaluates orientation program of all new nursing/clinical services personnel. Communicates educational needs of nursing/clinical personnel to Chief Executive Officer. Monitors staff compliance with annual re-certification. Services Environment Monitors service environment daily and assures surveillance of safety issues and infection control program. Reviews monthly report of radiation detection badges and takes appropriate action. Assures staff participation and knowledge of fire and disaster safety. Reviews electrical safety and assures all equipment is inspected every six months. Reviews temperature and humidity controls and takes corrective action as necessary. Reports environmental problems to the Chief Executive Officer. Performance Improvement Program Reviews results of monthly improvement activity and reports to staff at regular meetings. Communicates with and provides input to the Chief Executive Officer regarding corrective action for performance improvement deficiencies. Skills Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to walk, reach, and stretch with hands and arms, stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Occasional strength may be required to restrain confused or combative patients during and after anesthesia induction. Work Environment Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, with explosives, and may be exposed to wet, humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Normal busy office environment with much telephone work; occasional evening or weekend work. Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr