Job Information
Logan Health RN Clinical Manager - Medical Unit in Kalispell, Montana
Job Description Summary:
This RN - Clinical Manager position provides clinical oversight to the patient care team on the Medical Unit. The leadership shall be rendered in an effective manner that is consistent and aligned with the core values, mission, ethics, policies and procedures of Logan Health.
The Medical Unit, provides primary care to patients, including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation.
Our patients are all Med/Surg acute care level patients. Coming from the ER with any multitude of medical issues or a trauma that doesn’t require ICU level cares. Patients also arrive from a doctor’s office or another hospital and bypass the ER. Some patients may also down grade from the ICU or IMC units. We do over flow for the surgical unit so patients may come post op after an orthopedics, urology or neurosurgery.
Some of the common diagnoses you might see on the medical units are:
· COPD
· CHF
· Emphysema
· CAD, DM, ETOH W/D
· Dementia
· failure to thrive
· falls with or without injury
· kidney failure and patients on dialysis
· sepsis, UTI’s
· GI bleeds and all sorts of different wounds.
Patients on our unit can be scheduled for many different tests and procedures including: CT, MRI, x-ray, EGD, ERCP, colonoscopy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, drains places, surgical procedure, hip fracture pinnings, dialysis catheter placement, and may even be transported across campus for radiation treatment, and back again.
Medical Unit Infographic Flyer (https://www.logan.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Medical-Floor-Unit-Flyer.pdf)
Qualifications:
Current Montana RN License or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Masters in Nursing, healthcare administration, business or related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years’ leadership experience required.
Current RQI Healthcare Provider required. Additional certification vary by specialty area:
Interventional Cardiology - ACLS
Relevant specialty certifications preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience in a minimum of one (1) of the identified specialty areas required:
Ambulatory Care
Critical Care
Endoscopy
Interventional Cardiology
PACU
Psychiatric and Addiction
Skilled Care
Surgical Services
Wound Ostomy
Possess knowledge of the health care environment, health care reform and care delivery systems as they apply to the clinical practices on the assigned unit.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Management Job Duties:
Strategic Execution
Drive organizational objectives by operationalizing changes and initiatives effectively and efficiently. Proactively anticipate both the needs of Logan Health and the impact operations has on the organization’s success. Collect and analyze data, prepare and present recommendations, and explain associated benefits and risks for improving operations.
Business Acumen
Demonstrate and further develop competencies in the areas of leadership, financial management, employee engagement, human resources knowledge, organizational dynamics and governance, organizational communication, strategic planning, change management, risk management, compliance, patient safety and quality improvement. Demonstrate professional ownership, self-development and a desire for life-long learning.
Emotional Intelligence
Serve as a role model for others by exhibiting the Logan Health core values: integrity, compassion, service, excellence and ownership. Lead and influence the team to provide outstanding customer service. Develop and foster relationships with other Logan Health leaders, departments and members of the team to support open communication, trust, transparency and collaboration.
Leadership
Creates a supportive department culture by fostering individual motivation, coaching and training for optimum job performance. Collaborates with Human Resources to develop, implement and support programs and processes that add value to Logan Health, its leadership and employees. Leads to improve culture, employee and physician engagement, empowerment, growth and retention, while remaining committed to Logan Health’s management and prosperity for its customers, employees and community.
Job Specific Duties:
Provides day-to-day operational leadership to the assigned specialty program area(s).
Maintains a demeanor of innovative and professional leadership, civility, teamwork and customer service while undertaking all tasks and interactions.
Provides oversight of the clinical staff and patient care to include, staffing, orientation, education, policy/process compliance and overall quality of patient interaction and care. Performs annual performance evaluations, unit competencies and orientation checklists for assigned employees.
Creates an environment of collaboration and mentorship and supports and/or assumes nursing duties operationally required and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Encourages and develops risk, quality and safety reporting and analysis to foster problem solving, root case analysis for operational and clinical improvement.
Supports customer service guidelines by developing patient and family relations, supporting the care team to provide exemplary customer service, and demonstrating proactive service recovery as applicable to assigned area(s).
Maintains adherence of nursing practice on the assigned area(s) according to the Montana State Nurse Practice Act, and the State Board of Nursing regulations, the regulatory standards governing Logan Health, and the application of the standards to the policies and procedures at Logan Health.
Exhibits responsibility for ensuring the appropriate policies, procedures and documentation are utilized by the assigned area(s). Participates in the development and concurrent review of policies and procedures. Assures appropriate staff training for new procedures.
Monitors assigned area(s) productivity standards. Assists leadership with operational and capital budget development and fiscal oversight. Assists leadership and materials management to assure appropriate equipment and supplies are available. Provides input on supply use and supply/equipment cost analysis.
Participates in proactive safety and risk management programs to improve structure, process and outcomes of care. Works with leadership to assess quality, outcomes, metrics, and implements process improvement. Participates in organizational committees/ task forces as assigned.
Conducts focused rounds in the assigned area(s) and ensures the safety, comfort and needs of patients and families are sustained in a timely, courteous and professional manner. Maintains a visible and participatory presence on the assigned area(s) and addresses needs or concerns in a timely manner.
Proactively partners with Human Resources in the areas of employee relations, corrective action, performance management, recruiting, compensation, benefits and HR policies. Works closely with HR to develop job descriptions and job standards for each position and monitors for accuracy. Conducts annual performance appraisals according to HR guidelines. Provides regular, scheduled feedback to assigned employees regarding performance. Establishes processes to ensure employees are properly trained for positions and develops cross training opportunities as warranted.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Shift:
Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)
Schedule Details:
Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.
Schedule:
Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.
Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements
If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:
Criminal background check
Reference checks
Drug Screening
Health and Immunizations Screening
Physical Demand Review/Screening
Equal Opportunity Employer
Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.
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