Assistant Clinical Manager
Core
First-line manager directing nursing care and coordinating resources for a specified unit while providing leadership and support to staff.
Role type
Assistant Clinical Manager (Nursing Leadership)
Builds
Patient care units and nursing services
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Required skills
Nursing licensure, patient care management, staff supervision, budget development, policy development, quality improvement, conflict resolution, scheduling, recruitment, performance appraisal
Preferred skills
BSN degree, active professional organization membership, experience with new concepts and technology
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Direct nursing care and coordinate resources for a specified unit; monitor and evaluate assignment of patient care; develop employees by monitoring and evaluating nursing care; participate in quality assessment and improvement programs; provide leadership in developing policies, procedures, and standards; facilitate and evaluate human resources to provide quality, cost-efficient patient care; document and communicate staff performance; develop unit staffing schedules; participate in annual performance appraisals; participate in staff recruitment and retention; participate in implementation of disciplinary action; assist in development of capital and operational budgets; monitor payroll; provide unit management coverage; participate in unit management meetings; chair unit staff meetings; participate in formation of policy and organizational committees; ensure highest standards of patient-focused care; collaborate with health care team to foster communication with patients and family members.
Seniority
First-line manager, supervisory role