Clinical Manager (RN), Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at St Joseph Medical Center (5667)

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The Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse Manager for our CARF-Accredited Level II Rehabilitation Unit.  Our case mix of patients includes a wide variety of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, trauma, orthopedic and medical debility.  This 33-bed unit has an amazing team of physiatrists, nurses, therapists, care managers and social workers who work together to help patients improve their functional abilities to facilitate a successful discharge from the inpatient unit back into the community.  Our new Clinical Nurse Manager will be responsible for all nursing staff supporting the unit and s/he will report to the Directo of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and receive the support of the entire Therapy Services Management Team.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE Operations: Manages and evaluates the clinical operations, programs and resources to assure safe and appropriate delivery of diagnostic and therapeutic patient care.  Ensures that nursing activities in the unit are conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner and in compliance with organizational values, professional standards, internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.  Participates in the development of, and implements new clinical programs to enhance existing services and raise the standard of care for our patients. Monitors and troubleshoots escalated concerns.  Collaborates with other departments to address and resolve problems, share information and enhance overall service.  Staff Management and Development: Plans, manages and evaluates the work of clinical and administrative staff.  Ensures that employees are qualified and properly trained to perform assigned job duties.  Holds regular staff meetings and keeps employees apprised of all matters relevant to successful job performance.  Makes employment decisions, establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance.  Educates, guides, counsels and develops staff and addresses performance management concerns and technical issues elevated by subordinates as beyond their scope of authority.  Regulatory Compliance: Ensures all aspects of clinical operations are conducted and documented in compliance with relevant internal policies, standards/procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.  Assesses on a continuous basis, services, patient outcomes, quality control, family/patient satisfaction, staffing needs and operational effectiveness to ensure optimal care and delivery.  Identifies need for changes in standards, programs and services and develops recommendations for consideration by the Director.  Budget: Participates in annual budget planning and administration relative to assigned responsibilities. Identifies adequate staffing levels for appropriate coverage to meet budgetary and operational objectives.  Monitors work schedules and staffing levels to meet budgetary requirements and control overtime and/or premium pay. Monitors and approves expenditures.   Performance/Quality Improvement: Works with management team to ensure the application of consistent operational and clinical practices.  Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the unit to identify opportunities and provides recommendations to Director for new quality and performance improvement initiatives.  Implements new processes and ensures that performance improvement activities are conducted in a timely and effective manner.  Ensures staff receives the necessary training.   Adheres to and Exhibits our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.