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Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHIs vision of providing the regions best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.

The Surgical Services Clinical Manager assists the nursing director to maintain operational aspects of Surgical Services. Under administrative direction, assesses plans and evaluates delivery of patient care. This position will direct, and evaluate nursing functions and activities of the department. The Clinical Manager evaluates action plans and provides input to director to help ensure that nursing practice continually improves and impacts positively on patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Regularly directs the work of two or more full time employees. Has authority to hire, release and counsel staff under the direction of the Surgical Services Director.

Participates in the orientation process by meeting on a regular basis with the new employee along with their preceptor to review progress and to set goals to ensure that the orientation time frame is met.

Assists Director by providing input regarding employee evaluations and applying corrective action

Serves as a resource in perioperative nursing to staff. Ensures that patient care provided is according to established policy and procedure.

Demonstrates the ability to support staff with problem solving and decision making at a clinical level.

Ensures that the daily crash cart and refrigerators checks are being completed as needed by the nursing staff to make sure that the monthly compliances are being met.

Ensures that the daily staffing and call schedule is maintained in Surgical Services

Promotes open communication within the unit and with other units or departments. Assists Director to communicate effectively with staff by preparing agendas for department meetings and presenting information.

Rounds in the OR daily to ensure that KHI policies and AORN Standards are met.

Works to meet Patient, Physician and Staff Satisfaction goals by setting the example, using scripting and contributing to teamwork on the unit.

Investigates incidents on the unit and ensures that appropriate documentation and corrective action is taken.

Performs regular audits of nursing documentation to ensure that our state audits, core measures, and dash boards are being met. Evaluates nursing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and reevaluation.

Responsible to coordinate monthly competencies to ensure that the nursing staff is able to keep up all their skills which are needed to work in the critical care units.

Ensure that the licensed staff is completing all unit based educational sessions.