Clinical Manager, Medical-Surgical & Acute Rehabilitation Units, Full Time, Days

Medical-Surgical & Acute Rehabilitation Units:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Clinical Nursing, the Clinical Manager provides leadership for staff and accountability for assigned operations.  In conjunction with the unit leadership, works to improve the quality of patient care, strengthens the financial performance of the department, and improve patient, physician, and employee satisfaction.   Serves as a role model and provides clinical expertise to the department.  Demonstrates effective skills in communication, advocacy, and promoting a shared vision. Identifies safety concerns and institutes measures to provide a safe environment for patient and staff. The clinical nurse manager is responsible for the 24-hour, seven (7) day a week oversight over the department(s) they lead. The clinical nurse manager is responsible and accountable for the coordination of care and supporting their department(s). 

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

Medical-Surgical & Acute Rehabilitation Units: 

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal competence, and negotiation skills.
• Organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills
• Clinical education related to specialty
• Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of healthcare technology within specialty area.
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and colleagues.
• Conflict resolution skills
• Computer skills
• Positive interpersonal skills/guest relations
• Strong organizational ability
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Patient assessment skills
• Principles of adult learning

Required Experience

Medical-Surgical and Acute Rehabilitation Units: 

Required:

• Current California RN license
• Current BLS from AHA
• BSN or currently enrolled in BSN program and completion within 2 years
• Two years clinical experience in an acute care facility
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment (PHGSH only)

Preferred:

• Clinical certifications preferred for applicable units, i.e. NRP, PALS, etc.
• Nationally recognized board certification preferred. 
• Previous leadership/management experience preferred
• MSN preferred