Clinical Sup Nursing, Patient Flow

*All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*

Community Medical Centers has been providing central California with the highest level of care available in the region. Community Regional Medical Center measures up with top hospitals nationally and is the 3rd largest in California! With 685 beds, we are home to the only comprehensive Burn and Level I Trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. The 56,000 square-foot emergency department is one of the largest and busiest in California! We have an 84-bed Level III NICU and plan to significantly expand pediatric specialty care. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients. We're affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility; trained 3,000 Medical Doctor's to date plus continuous invests in research and training grants.

The Clinical Sup Nursing - Patient Flow is to assist the Unit Manager in the planning, organizing and directing of patient care services. This position supervises the team(s) providing direct bed placement and Transfer Center activities. Management and leadership skills needed include conflict management, negotiation, team building, communication, budget administration and coaching/mentoring others. Directs patient assignments, staff scheduling, Patient Flow, and assists in meeting financial targets by effectively assisting in managing utilization, productivity, personnel and supplies. Participates, as necessary, in team meetings and represents clinical staff on appropriate committees.

Accountabilities

1. Acts as a point of contact/mentor for all Bed Control staff.
2. Makes frequent rounds in areas of congestion (ED, PACU, overflow areas, inpatient units). Keeping apprised of admissions and bed needs. Maintains awareness and develops plans for ED holds of 35 hours or more – keeping Manage/Director updated of plans or barriers.
3. Collaborates with Staffing Office/Clinical Supervisors/House Supervisors in unit staffing based on needs. Attends Bed Huddle meetings providing an update on CCMC bed needs.
4. Communicates regularly with Director/Manager to keep them updated on bed capacity and barriers to patient placement, ensuring utilization and capacity of overflow space.
5. Works closely with EVS partners for clean bed priorities.
6. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of unit/department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures which contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.
7. Assists the unit manager in implementing and evaluating Performance improvement/risk management/safety programs, keeps unit survey ready and up-to-date on regulatory standards.
8. Ensures continuity of quality patient care by planning staff assignments, through evaluation of census, patient satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and compliance with fiscal budget. Reports any variances to the unit manager.
9. Evaluates staff development needs and provide ongoing educational opportunities for professional development. Stays current with the latest clinical/technological advances and share knowledge with staff as appropriate.
10. Assists the unit manager with administrative and HR duties such as monitoring time and attendance, participating in interviews and hiring process, assisting with performance appraisal process, attending/leading meetings, and completing/following up on occurrence and injury reports.
11. Provides coverage as a staff RN in times of shortage.
12. Works collaboratively with case managers to ensure they have access to information needed to develop and deliver a case management plan.
13. Ensures compliance with Patient Ratio and Patient Classification regulations by providing accurate information to Staffing Office for ONE-Staff Scheduling System including acuity sheet completion and completion of variance reports as necessary.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education
• High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience
• 2 years staff RN experience in area of specialty providing a full spectrum of care in a variety of situations required
• May substitute 2 years supervisory experience in lieu of 2 years staff RN experience
• Experience coordinating clinical care and providing mentorship, education, and training to staff nurses. Experience as a Nurse Supervisor or a similar position in an acute care hospital preferred

Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Current State of California Registered Nurse license required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Certifications as required for the unit required
• NATIONAL - National Certification related to specialty and applicable to role preferred

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.