Clinical Manager - Pedi-Flite and Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team

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As a Clinical Manager - Pedi-Flite and Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team, you're responsible for the leadership and direction of the transport services staff and accountable for planning, budgetary planning, and day to day operation. Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that manages the care of critically ill patients that are direct admits and from referring institutions to the receiving facility.

Establishes and implements departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures to achieve quality patient care and customer service. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview Responsible for the leadership and direction of the transport services staff and accountable for planning, budgetary planning, and day to day operation. Functions as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that manages the care of critically ill patients that are direct admits and from referring institutions to the receiving facility. Establishes and implements departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures to achieve quality patient care and customer service.

Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Manages the staff and day to day operations of assigned program/area(s). Responsible for educating, orientation, in-services, and training staff members. Plans and schedules work, ensuring distribution of assignments and adequate staffing for assigned area.

Evaluates job performance, ensures competency of staff, and recommends various personnel actions including hiring, promotions, coaching, and corrective actions. Documents and maintains records of clinical skills, required competencies, and education for the staff. Provides short and long term planning of assigned area, ensuring success in caring for patient population.

Develops and monitors budget for assigned program/area(s). Assists in the development and implementation of plans to control costs and to ensure financial success. Interprets, administers, and executes policies and procedures for the program/area(s), ensuring policy compliance and regulatory agency requirements.

Oversees the daily logistics, ensuring 24/7 coverage and oversight. Accountable for call after-hours. Education/Formal Training Requirements Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Healthcare Administration Preferred - Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy Work Experience Requirements Required - Clinical healthcare (acute or hospital) 3-5 years Preferred - Management Licenses and Certifications Requirements Required - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart Association Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association Required - Paramedic Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health Required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Required - STABLE - Neonatal - American Association for Respiratory Care Required - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association Preferred - Certified Emergency Nurse - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing Preferred - Emergency Medical Personnel Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division Preferred - Certified Critical Care Nurse - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care Preferred - Certified Flight Registered Nurse - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing Preferred - Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board Preferred - Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing Preferred - Emergency Medical Personnel Arkansas - Arkansas Department of Health Preferred - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health Preferred - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing Preferred - Neonatal -Pediatric Specialty - National Board for Respiratory Care Required - Class D Driver License -Tennessee - Tennessee Motor Vehicle Preferred - Class D Driver's License - Arkansas - Arkansas Motor Vehicle Preferred - Class R Driver's License - Mississippi - Mississippi Motor Vehicle Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of critical care transport concepts, methods and techniques as well as aero-medical physiology.

Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials such as technical documentation and patient records. Ability to facilitate strong teamwork and lead educational sessions. Demonstrated ability to communicate across diverse constituents including medical staff, management, associate, and externally.

Strong ability to Exercise good judgment in routine and complex situations. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow. Ability to develop, understand and manage to a flex budget.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel). Supervision Provided by this Position Manages associates assigned to Transfer Center and/or Pedi-Flite. Physical Demands The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.

Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.

Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

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