Clinical Director

Title: Clinical Director 

Clinical Director Job Summary*

Responsible for supervising and directing nursing care in all clinical areas of the facility according to its policies and procedures. Coordinates and directs patient care and related activities of the facility according to accepted standards. Shares responsibility for the fiscal activities of the clinical services.  Analyzes and evaluates nursing care to improve quality of care given. Works closely with administrative and medical staff in coordinating patient-care service functions. May assume responsibilities for Administrator in his or her absence.

This position supervises nurses, operating room technicians, radiology technicians, first assistants, scrub assistants, instrument technicians, endoscopy technicians, patient care technicians, housekeeping staff and contract employees in the clinical area.

Educational/License Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN with active license in appropriate state
• BSN Required 
• CPR certification
• ACLS certification

Preferred Experience

• Previous ASC experience
• Previous supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a healthcare field
• Advanced degree in nursing or business
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certified, as appropriate to the facility
• CNOR
• CASC

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers, managers, patients, visitors, vendors, families and physicians.
• Ability to promote a positive facility image with physicians, patients, visitors, vendors and the general public.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems.

Job Duties

• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the clinical areas and assist Administrator in assessing the order and cleanliness of the business office areas, lobby, and staff break room, locker rooms, waiting room and the exterior of the facility.
• Monitors staff scheduling according to case volume and case mix, considering patient safety, while balancing fiscal responsibility.
• Reviews budget for clinical salaries and supplies at least monthly and strives to stay at or below budget for these areas.
• Assists Administrator in the review of contracts and other projects as assigned 
• Performs the role of QAPI Coordinator, Risk Manager, and Infection Preventionist.
• Ensures supplies and special equipment are available for cases as needed.
• Reviews schedule for changes and special needs in an ongoing manner as needed in the absence of department supervisors.
• Performs employee evaluations on an annual basis.
• Maintains confidentiality with employees.

*This is an abbreviated job description

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help