Assistant Clinical Manager - Postpartum Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Description

Assist PCC leadership with day to day operation to ensure high quality and cost effective patient care

Job Responsibility

Assist PCC leadership with day to day operation to ensure high quality and cost effective patient care
Serves in the role of Charge Nurse. Assigns patient and non-patient care in a safe, effective manner
Maintains staffing requirements in accordance with established policies, patient volume
Collaborates with physicians, management and other healthcare professionals to assure the deliver of quality care and high patient satisfaction
Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals by prioritizing duties and responsibilities
Assures accurate reporting of census, acuity and staffing at predetermined times
Assures that Point of Care Testing/Code Carts/Code Boxes are accounted for
Assures appropriate supplies are available to staff via Lawson
Monitors/Edits Report Express Reports in a timely manner
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agency standards, i.e., federal, state, city, Accrediting Organization, IDPH and all hospital policies and procedures
Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives
Practices the principles of Performance Improvement in order to contribute to positive patient outcomes
Responds to issues/concerns of patients and families in a timely manner. Refers complex issues to management
Demonstrates positive support and participation in unit base performance improve plan, indicators and outcomes
Make recommendations for improvement. Contributes to achieving system, site and unit goals
Assists in the Performance Improvement Process
Demonstrates and maintains a current knowledge of Mission, Philosophy, Policies and Procedures
Serves as a clinical resource to staff
Collaborates with members of the health care team to facilitate the Care Management process
Serves as a role model for “Service First” in practice and facilitation of staff adherence to Service First courtesy standards and scripts
Facilitates Service Recovery
Takes initiative with problem resolution and conflict management when presented with issues/concerns
Participates with PCC leadership to provide positive work environment for staff in terms of growth and development and job satisfaction
Refers major rule violations/work performance issues to management utilizing the established chain of command
Assists with data collection/tracking for education/in-service of assigned staff
Assists with the development of staff competencies and skills checklists
Facilitates staff attendance at in-services by providing appropriate coverage of unit
Practices positive coaching/mentoring skills to foster staff growth and development
Conducts timely and objective performance pathways for assigned staff subject to review with management prior to presentation to staff
Assesses educational needs of the staff and facilitates education opportunities. Coordinates orientation of new staff in conjunction with the MCO and APN
Assists individuals with identifying professional goals and provides opportunities to achieve these goals
Addresses staff concerning matters involving minor performance variances and minor disciplinary counseling
Consults with management if written disciplinary action is warranted
Responsible for personal/professional growth and development
Keeps abreast of current standards of care via literature, educational events, internal and external resources and networking
Proactively seek out education as opportunities
Participates in activities to enhance professional growth by involvement in professional organization and continuing education
Maintains clinical expertise in pediatrics. Serves as a resource and role model for clinical care
Serves on various unit and hospital committees to increase knowledge and networking skills

Requirements

2-3 years of previous leadership experience
Content expert in Obstetrics and Maternal Health
BSN required
Masters preferred
Certification preferred
Typically requires 3 years’ experience in specialty area
may require specialty-focused continuing education and/or certifications based upon department discretion
Ability to assume charge/schedule coordinator role
Ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively with a diverse work group
Skills specific to each unit's specialty
CPR Illinois Licensed Professional Registered Nurse Certification relative to specialty area, if applicable
Ability to travel locally
Ability to work within stressful conditions and difficult situations
Resilient and flexible in changing environment
Ability to cooperate and work well with others
Ability to make sound and timely decisions
Ability to perform lifting and bending
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the needs of behaviors of variety of age groups of patients treated i.e. understands child development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Nice to have

Masters preferred
Certification preferred
Earn 10 continuing education hours annually. 8 of the 10 continuing education hours must be Pediatric specific

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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