Clinic Manager- Medical Specialties Service Line

Job Overview

Job Overview: 

Fairview is looking for a Clinical Manager- Medical Specialties Service Line to  oversee our Rheumatology, Endocrinology, and Infectious Disesase departments for our Maplewood and Woodbury clinics. The Clinical Manager plans, manages, coordinates, and evaluates activities of assigned area including resource management, quality, regulatory compliance, educational opportunities, and financial management. Serves as a nurse leader and role model to staff. Maintains competencies of employees.

Job Responsibilities: 

Manages the day-to-day operations of assigned area(s) to ensure support of the mission, goals, and objectives of assigned area(s) and MHealth Fairview Health Services.

• Utilizes critical thinking in problem solving,

• Serves as a role model for staff.

• Manages change using a planned, orderly approach.

• Demonstrates ability to implement problem-solving mechanisms in both routine and emergency situations.

• Delegates appropriate tasks to staff.

• Incorporates research findings in planning activities for assigned area(s).

Responsible for human resources management for assigned area(s) to achieve quality service and positive employee relations.

• Implements and communicates Human Resources policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner.

• Selects top talent, matching organizational needs with appropriate skill sets

• Conducts timely employee performance appraisals.

• Uses corrective discipline in accordance with applicable policy or union contract to mitigate workplace behavior problems for employees

• Selects qualified employees for employment according to Human Resources policy.

• Monitors employee overtime, absenteeism and takes appropriate action to identify and correct issues.

• Provides oversight and ensures completion of training for employees, including orientation, in-services and competency validation as required by regulatory agencies, department, and unit standards for employees

• Plans and approves unit staff hour schedules according to pre-established parameters.

Responsible for effective fiscal management of assigned area(s) to ensure proper utilization of financial resources.

• Develops and/or provides input into budget for assigned area(s) according to established procedures.

• Maintains appropriate staffing levels as evidenced by budgetary analysis and/or unit indicators.

• Investigates and suggests alternatives to the established budget based on cost effective use of resources.

• Utilizes financial resources within an established budget. Seeks approval for variances as needed.

• Pursues cost savings and method for revenue generation within area and responsibility and/or recommends savings for other areas.

• Maintains an appropriate inventory of budgeted supplies and equipment that meets the demands of assigned area(s).

• Educates patient care team members on financial implications of patient care decisions.

Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates the quality improvement program for the department.

• Ensures development of a written plan that identifies measurable elements (indicators) of quality.

• Ensures that a process for collecting, monitoring, and reporting quality data exists for assigned area.

• Ensures that there is a plan for correction of negative conditions that have been determined by collection of quality data on assigned area.

• Communicates quality data and to seeks out opportunities to improve patient care and ensures understanding of the data and its importance.

• Incorporates incident reports, patient questionnaires and statements, and physician comments into quality process.

• Provides a written report as requested to the appropriate director. The report summarizes identified problems, actions, and results to improve patient care.

Develops and maintains a healthy, supportive work environment, demonstrating behaviors consistent with MHealth Fairview commitments

• Exemplifies excellent customer relations in interactions with patients, visitors, physicians, and employees.

• Continuously builds customer understanding by listening to customers.

• Anticipates customer needs, including those with different cultural needs and desires.

• Takes action to meet and exceed the needs of all customer groups.

• Continuously implements strategies to improve customer satisfaction.

• Models appreciation and acceptance of differences.

• Provides a welcoming and supportive environment.

• Continuously takes action to enhance employee engagement.

• Build credibility with medical staff as a champion for patient care and quality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field. 
• 3 years clinical nursing experience or 3 years healthcare experience in a complex setting. 
• 1 year of leadership experience
• Registered Nurse license in MN required if degree is in Nursing. 
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in nursing or related field
• Supervisory/Management experience

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more Please follow this link for additional information:

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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