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Under general direction of the Executive Director, the Clinical Director partners with a designated Service Line Chair and Directors - Service Line to assure the execution of Reliant Medical Group and Atrius Health's strategy and goals at an organization-wide specialty level. Supervises and manages Clinical Nurse Managers and Nurse Supervisors in a designated service line and collaborates with Site Administrators to assure that LPNs and RNs in a designated service line are aligned to fulfill our mission and contribute to the success of the service line at the individual site practice level. Ensure that nurses are delivering high quality, safe patient care and that nursing staff are aligned to fulfill our mission and contribute to success of the service line at the site. Collaborates with the Service Line Chair, Directors - Service Line, Practice Administrators, and department leadership in planning the role of nursing staff in achieving practice goals.
May provide nursing leadership and clinical management of a service line department clinical/procedural unit (e.g., Oncology, Endoscopy), partnering with the designated medical leadership and associated Administrators. Assumes fiscal responsibility in partnership with the Chair and Directors - Service Line. Develops relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and standard work for nursing with the service line. Develops a cohesive staff development strategy for nurses in the service line, including clinical training and coaching in support of service line initiatives. Maintains accountability for achieving service line goals. Assures that nurses are practicing in accordance with legal parameters, guidelines, and standards of clinical care. Manages projects and provides team leadership for service line-based initiatives.
Leads patient care improvement initiatives. Serves as a mentor and role model to nurse leaders, nursing (LPN and RN) and professional staff. In collaboration with appropriate Clinical Nurse Managers, Nurse Supervisors and Practice Administrators, addresses service line-specific performance management issues. Consults with Service Line Leadership regarding standards of service line nursing care, safety, and scope of practice. Recruits, interviews, and selects Clinical Nurse Managers and Nurse Supervisors in service line in collaboration with site and service line leadership. Ensures nurses in the organization maintain current licensure. Ensures strict adherence to top of license practice in the service line. May provide direct clinical care in a designated practice. Serves as a liaison to senior management concerning issues pertinent to the service line. Travel to practice sites as needed. Collaborates with and provides support to local leadership to redesign workflows and responsibilities to ensure efficient and effective care delivery in alignment with nursing and service line/specialty priorities.
Position Details:
Department: Clinical Education
Schedule: M-F 40HRS weekly
Location: Newton, MA
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
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Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 - $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
