Clinical Manager - LPN

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JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the clinical floor at assigned Center and to provide general nursing care to the patients.  Must be able to work independently to provide safe, accurate, and clinically competent care to patients.  

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

1. Coordinate daily staffing at the Center; if in need of staff, communicate with other Clinical Leads and/or the Director of Clinical Services to assist in staffing needs
2. Work with Center Manager at site to ensure efficient care of patients
3. Travels to other sites as directed (e.g., School based cottages, other True Health Centers, etc.) to work, and/or to evaluate, assess, and support clinical operations
4. Oversee and assist to maintain efficient patient flow daily
5. Maintain all emergency equipment at site in all clinical departments
6. Maintain and compile all logs site in all clinical departments monthly
7. Maintain all AAAHC requirements for the clinical floor
8. Supervise VFC ordering and monitoring at site
9. Monitor equipment on site and place appropriate tickets for maintenance as needed
10. Supervise ordering of supplies at site in all clinical departments
11. Keep calendar of all PTO at site for Nursing/Medical Assistant staff
12. Perform chart audits and monitor desktops on a daily basis
13. Run Pap Smear reports biweekly and work with nursing staff to ensure that all patients have been taken care of accordingly
14. Monitor lab fax drive daily for any exceptions or critical labs
15. Monitor timekeeping daily and approve staff clock-ins and clock-outs; Approve timecards bi-weekly for payroll
16. Review and sign appropriate forms for staff and send up to Director of Clinical Services including CME requests, Uniform requests, Mileage Reimbursement, etc.
17. Round on all units multiple times per day and observe and assist patient flow
18. Be the TEAM leader at the site, who can answer or find the answer to any daily issues
19. Adhere to Universal Precautions at all times
20. Be the liaison for EMR/PM in the clinical aspect at site
21. Serve as a role model for Nursing/Medical Assistant staff through professionalism and teamwork
22. Respond to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols within the scope of nursing practice
23. Communicate with the Director of Clinical Services regarding any staffing issues that need to be addressed
24. Relay information and educate staff as needed
25. Other responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Current Florida License for LPN/RN, active and in good standing
2. Current CPR certification
3. Previous supervisory experience desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Understand and strive to maintain teamwork
2. Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare teams
3. Ability to work under pressure
4. Computer competency
5. Ability to work well with others

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bilingual a plus (English / Spanish)
2. Up-to-date immunizations
3. Background check

RELATIONSHIP REPORTING

1. Reports to the Director of Nursing

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to stand, walk or view computer screen for extended periods of time
2. Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
3. Ability to reach with hands or arms
4. Ability to perform repetitive hand or wrist motions for extended periods of time
5. Ability to effectively talk and listen to patients and co-workers