Assistant Clinical Manager - Labor & Delivery - Full Time - Midnights

Assistant Clinical Manager - Labor & Delivery - Full Time - Midnights Under the supervision of the Director / Nurse Manager, the Assistant Clinical Manager assumes both a clinical and management role. This position is responsible to plan, organize, and direct the provision of patient care services within the department. The Assistant Clinical Manager assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of budgets, quality improvement programs, staffing levels, goals, objectives, regulatory compliance, and policies within the department. The Assistant Clinical Manager also assists in the evaluation and discipline of personnel. Responsibilities In collaboration with Director/ Nurse Manager, plans and implements management strategies, goals and objectives appropriate to the unit’s operations. Provides unit leadership on the off-shift at least 75% of time worked. Coordinates staffing assignments. Delegates work based on acuity, caregiver skill, and competency. Collects data and monitors patient charts for appropriate documentation and follow‑through of orders. Evaluates through observation, the delivery of patient care to ensure that care is provided in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards. Provides communication to staff in a timely manner. Serves as a clinical resource and mentor. Regularly performs the work of staff nurse per budgeted expectations and based on unit needs. Assists in supervising the in‑service education program and follows up to evaluate effectiveness and to determine the need for revision of methods and materials (may work with Nurse Educator/Unit Educator/CNS to provide). Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in an honest, ethical and professional manner. Responsible for informing the Director/ Nurse Manager of nursing activities, needs, problems, and unusual events. Assists in the review and evaluation of unit personnel. Assumes 24‑hour responsibility for the administrative management in collaboration with nurse manager for designated patient care area. Makes recommendations to the Director/ Nurse Manager to hire, promote, and discipline nursing service employees. Promotes HFHS Quality Initiatives and Service Excellence Initiatives. Establishes effective working relationships with other departments. Conducts shift huddles. Frequent communication with Director/ Nurse Manager regarding information pertinent to patient care; employees to discuss patient care plan; patient and families to discuss needs and resolve complaints and problems; physicians to discuss patients’ condition; department procedures and orders; the general public to receive information on new equipment and promote community relations. Makes routine nursing rounds/audits on personnel, timecards, equipment, materials, supplies, etc. Responsible for environment of care, including infection control and emergency preparedness. Education & Experience Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Three years of charge experience. Certifications & Licenses Current RN license in the State of Michigan. ACLS certified. Certifications appropriate for specific unit. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Department: HFWB Labor and Delivery Shift: Night Job Union Code: Not Applicable Employees receive competitive health plan options, dental care, eye care, tuition assistance, family‑forming benefits, and discounts to businesses. This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System