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An abundance of opportunities awaits you. Overview: Provides clinical leadership, financial and personnel management within the department.

Supervises employees, and participates in selection, orientation, counseling and evaluation of staff.

In addition, participates in quality improvement processes in the department.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and support the appropriate age of patients served in the unit Responsibilities

1. Provides and/or facilitates patient care and flow for defined patient population and serves as a resource to employees for clinical and managerial support.

Participates in interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education which considers the unique cultural, psychosocial, and age associated needs of patients.

Collaborates with Case Management for care management.

Communicates utilization issues to Senior Management as necessary.

2. Demonstrates effective communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution in the management of the assigned department, keeping the appropriate people informed.

Works as a supportive team member with unit staff as well as groups outside the patient care area.

Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and acts as clinical resource.

Collaborates with physicians to insure smooth and efficient patient care management.

3. Serves as a resource person to patients, families, physicians and staff in facilitating medical and nursing care by facilitating patient flow and utilization of appropriate resources.

Assists in interpreting department/hospital/system policies in the clinical setting.

Includes responsibility for providing safe and cost effective care and attention to patient satisfaction and customer service per BH Performance Standards.

4. Participates in: a.

Staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies.

Mentors staff to increase clinical and critical thinking and problem solving skills.

b.

Performance review - assists with completion of employee performance assessments that are objective, constructive and timely.

c.

Counseling and corrective action.

d.

Assisting with staff selection - participates in interviews for prospective staff members.

5. Participates in practice committees such as shared leadership and quality improvement teams.

Supports change and participates in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department.

Works with staff to make necessary changes within the environment.

6. Manages patient care activities within the budgetary and productivity guidelines of the department.

Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.

7. Provides expert patient care as assigned.

Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions.

Qualifications: Requires a registered nurse with a current license.

BSN or healthcare related Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Demonstrated leadership ability and at least three years of clinical experience relevant to the patient poplulation and scope of care of the department is required.

The ability to build and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, physicians, patients and their families is required.

The choice is yours.

Explore the facility, specialty, and great benefits you want and apply online by visiting BannerHealth.com. To speak to a recruiter Monday - Friday call 866-377-JOBS (5627) between 7am - 7 pm PST. EOE. Banner Health supports a drug free work environment.

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