Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Director - Registered Nurse to lead and oversee the clinical operations within our long-term care facility. This pivotal role combines clinical expertise with leadership acumen to ensure the delivery of exceptional patient care, compliance with regulatory standards, and effective management of nursing staff. The Clinical Director will serve as a key driver in fostering a compassionate, safe, and efficient environment that prioritizes resident well-being and staff development. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated nursing professional to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives while advancing their leadership career.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical oversight and leadership for all nursing services, ensuring high-quality resident care aligned with state and federal regulations.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, including memory care and hospice services.
- Supervise nursing staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and managing shift schedules to maintain optimal staffing levels.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, long-term care standards, Medicare requirements, and documentation review procedures.
- Oversee medical records management using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems to maintain accurate documentation of patient care activities.
- Conduct regular audits of medical records and documentation to uphold regulatory compliance and quality standards.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident care, manage care plans, and address complex medical needs involving physiology and anatomy knowledge.
- Lead efforts in staff education on medical terminology, regulatory updates, and best practices in patient care management.
- Manage regulatory inspections and ensure adherence to long-term care facility regulations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support the integration of new technologies and EMR/EHR systems to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient outcomes.
Skills
- Interpersonal: Excellent communication skills; oral, written and presentation. Above average organizational skills. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Serves as a role model to other staff members. Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
- Critical Thinking: Demonstrates accountability, skill and knowledge to practice within scope of position responsibilities. Demonstrates an above average ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate and problem solve to provide a safe, effective and functional environment. Ability to direct the activities of the staff and manage the personnel.
- Knowledge: Working knowledge and experience in ambulatory surgery environment, preferably operating room, including direct patient care. Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately. Ability to effectively manage the activities and personnel in the facility. Knowledge of current nursing matters relating to healthcare management including QAPI. Ability to utilize resources in an organized and effective manner.
- Clinical Performance
- Participates in patient care activities adhering to the requirements of the Operating Room RN and/or the Preop/PACU RN job descriptions when providing direct patient care.
- Establishes implements and evaluates quality and standards of patient care in conjunction with medical staff and clinical staff.
- Develops patient care protocols, preoperative and postoperative assessment procedures, nursing policies and procedures, physician standing orders and standard discharge instructions.
- Evaluates nursing staff documentation and patient care through review of medical records.
§ Management of Facility/Staff
- Actively participates in planning and designing policies and procedures in collaboration with appropriate staff members.
- Budgets and allocates resources according to priorities and stays within established guidelines.
- Identifies work related improvement opportunities and analyzes them to identify causes and find solutions.
- Acts decisively to implement solutions to resolve critical issues or improve processes.
- Communicates clear understanding of job responsibilities, task objectives, deadlines and performance expectations.
- Disseminates relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to people that need it for job performance.
- Management of Facility/Staff
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- Shares up-to-date information on center activities and policy changes in a timely manner.
- Evaluates the performance of individuals through timely completion of competency assessments and skill checks.
- Listens attentively to others. Tries to understand the meaning of the communication of others, perceives their needs and interests.
- Works in harmony with others as a team leader.
- Regularly meets deadlines related to individual as well as team performance on projects/assignments.
- Accepts full responsibility for his/her actions.
- Observes scheduled hours of work and puts in extra hours when necessary.
- Exhibits competence in staff selection.
- Provides a clear description of duties and responsibilities to staff.
- Provides department orientation to staff on an ongoing basis including safety training.
- Delegates tasks to qualified staff members.
- Adheres to established policies and procedures and sets an example of appropriate behavior.
- Discusses changes which directly affect individuals or general staff prior to change, encourages suggestions and invites participation in decision making, incorporating theideas and suggestions of others.
o Allows staff to have substantial responsibility and discretion in carrying out work activities, handling problems and making important decisions.
o Provides coaching to facilitate an employee’s skill acquisition, professional development and career advancement.
o Facilitates the constructive resolution of conflict.
o Encourages cooperation, teamwork and job ownership.
o Provides praise, recognition, and appreciation for effective performance, significant achievements and special contributions.
- Fiscal Management
- Assists in preparation of annual budget for Governing Body approval.
- Actively participates in budget/financial problem solving to promote fiscal responsibility.
- Directs staff to regularly consider opportunities for revenue increases and expense decreases.
- Budgets and allocates resources according to priorities and strives to stay within established guidelines.
- Professional Development/Facility Promotion
- Develops contacts with people who are a source of information and support.
- Maintains contacts through periodic interactions including visits, telephone calls, correspondence, seminars and attendance at meetings and social events.
- May participate in activities that promote a healthy community.
- Demonstrates knowledge and professionalism with community and other organizational members.
- Provides timely response and resolution to client complaints.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: Current Arkansas RN license, BLS and ACLS. BSN preferred. Minimum three (3) years of ambulatory surgery clinical experience as a registered nurse with one (1) years of administrative/management experience.
- Eligibility: All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
Join us as we elevate the standard of long-term healthcare by leading with compassion, innovation, and excellence! This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse leader eager to shape the future of resident-centered care while advancing their career in a supportive environment committed to professional growth.
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
