Registered Nurse

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and Level I Trauma Center with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. "Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics. GENERAL DUTIES: The Clinical Manger is responsible for the day-to-day shift operations in the Emergency Department. He/she manages human resources at the unit level in a cost-effective manner. The clinical Manager promptly and fully investigates and resolves complaints of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians, advising management / administration appropriately. The Clinical Manager demonstrates an ability to respond and provide direction in changing workload during crisis and emergency situations. The Clinical Manager accepts responsibility for helping employees understand difficult administrative decisions. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only. Shift: Days Hours: DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: Provides leadership of the telemetry staff related to care of the telemetry/progressive care patient and associated interventional cardiology protocols and medication Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served Participates in the management of human resources through assisting, evaluation, counseling, and hiring of staff Ensures that a current criteria-based job performance standard and applicable competencies exist for each member of the staff Ensures that performance evaluations are completed in a timely fashion for both annual and probationary evaluations Facilitates the appropriate completion and timely submission of human Resource documentation Appropriately counsels and disciplines staff in a timely manner Interviews and hires staff Coordinates timely attendance at hospital orientation and all mandatory continuing education programs for employees Assures current, comprehensive, and timely department-specific orientation for all new employees Maintains current records on all employees at unit level to include yearly certification, current licensure, evidence of continuing education and compliance with unit competencies Maintains an open communication with staff on organization, national health care and professional issues Promotes sound staffing practices by optimizing the utilization of human resources keeping in line with established bench marking and acuity data Utilizes individual patient classification system which predicts nursing care requirements by shift, and maintains documentation to discern trends and patterns of nursing care delivery by shift and staff mix in the daily staffing of the unit Assesses and assists in the implementation of staff development and cross-training as needed Supports all hospital programs to include, but not limited to, risk management, safety, infection control. Performs the scheduling function Facilitates unit work flow and teamwork Assists in and understands YTD compliance with labor hour benchmark per unit of service Acts to facilitate interdepartmental interactions Demonstrates effective problem-solving Assists in the completion of standards of care, policies, and procedures are appropriate and current and that they have been reviewed with all staff members Assists in the review and revise of policies and procedures as necessary, but not less that every three years Assist the Director in the development and accomplishment of department long and short term goals Assists in the controls and monitor of supply costs to achieve flexed budgeted costs on a quarterly basis Identifies areas of cost savings through labor and supply utilization efficiencies and communicates suggestions to Director Assists and edits payroll reports Maintains personal current knowledge and expertise in the specialty field of the department, and of regulatory agencies Assists in development of a department strategic plan Facilities and supports the clinical strategic plan Facilitates and supports the organizational strategic plan Integrates PI into daily operations Utilizes PI philosophy in developing strategic directions Assists in the collection of data for unit based improvement, and other ongoing reviews which serve as quality trending Obtains feedback on a regular basis from others within own and other departments. Collaborates with Director on mechanisms for improvement Communicates self and staff concerns through proper written and verbal channels and utilizes problem solving skills to suggest mechanism for correction Assists in the communicating, cooperating, and performing related duties with other members of the hospital staff courteous and efficient manner to actively contribute to overall hospital goals and objectives Acts as a team member within the department and within the organization Demonstrates effective, positive, and responsible relationships with patients, families, medical director & key physicians, employees, management & administration, and related outside agencies Assures timely follow up of patient, family, staff; and physician concerns after consultation with the Director and communicates outcome to Director Required: Clinical Manager / Charge RN experience required 25K Sign on Bonus for qualified applicant California RN License (maintain current at all times) Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification (maintain current at all times) Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of hire Must successfully complete NIHSS within the first 30 days of hire Minimum of 3 years clinical experience Demonstrated clinical competence and leadership skills Demonstrated ability to present self in positive and professional manner Preferred: Previous management experience LI-JS4 Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential. $51.18 - $81.91 hourly Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience