CLINICAL MANAGER - PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL - MU HEALTH CARE

LOCATION: Columbia, Missouri
DEPARTMENT: Missouri Psychiatric Center
SHIFT: Full-time, days, five 8-hour shifts

SALARY RANGE: $90,251 - $147,285 (final salary based on work experience)

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a dynamic nurse with a passion for healthcare excellence and a proven track record of fostering team growth and development to serve as Manager of its Acute Care Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital.  The chosen leader will manage a substantial facility with 61 inpatient beds and a 25-bed psychiatric emergency and observation unit, dedicated to delivering incredible adult and pediatric psychiatric care.  We are looking for someone adept at collaborating with physician partners and executive teams to implement evidence-based practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives. As a manager at MU Health Care, you will be instrumental in promoting our Shared Governance model, empowering our dedicated staff to elevate patient care standards and outcomes. If you are a visionary leader who values accountability, innovation, and team empowerment, we invite you to join us in leading our healthcare team to new heights of success and excellence.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals — including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital — and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

·        Develop department budget(s) in collaboration with physician partner(s), finance, and executive leadership. Monitor expenditures and maintain operational costs within the department budget, utilizing human and material resources in a cost-effective manner.

·        Ensure 24-hour staffing is appropriate for the level of acuity while recognizing the diverse skill levels of individual staff members and the unique needs of the patient population. 

·        Incorporate research and evidence-based knowledge in the development of practice and process improvement initiatives. Facilitate a Shared Governance model of practice, that empowers staff to take appropriate action to assure excellence in care delivery and improved patient outcomes. 

·        Develop an ownership culture where all staff holds accountability for policy and procedure implementation and excellent patient-centered care. 

·        Interview and hiring of qualified candidates, ensure orientation and onboarding of new staff, evaluate the performance of staff, and recommend staff promotion, timely use of corrective and disciplinary actions, inclusive of terminations as necessary. Evaluate and document staff competency on a regular basis by direct observation, peer review, standardized orientation, and employee input. Coach staff to foster continued growth and professional development. 

·        Maintain standards of care utilizing clinically appropriate standards set by regulatory, licensing, or specialty organizations. This includes the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses as the foundation for nursing practice. Assure staff meets the standards and regulatory requirements for accrediting bodies, state, and federal agencies. 

·        Promote and achieve high satisfaction of external and internal customers. Effectively intercede with families and/or patients and resolve concerns related to the delivery of health care services. 

·        Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice, analyzing appropriate internal and external data and information to identify opportunities for improving services and patient outcomes in collaboration with physician partners and key stakeholders. Initiate actions relative to evaluation and assessment to include all related departments and individuals. 

·        Develop a system that assures all expected metrics and outcomes are achieved and maintained, including follow-through and integration of all departmental or system-led initiatives. 

·        Dyad of clinical manager and physician leader(s) will be responsible and held accountable for expected outcomes and achievements in areas of responsibility. Metrics are subject to ongoing or annual change. Metrics include patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, volume/growth, finance (including revenues and expenses) to meet or beat budgeted expectations, FTE management, man-hour per statistic (or similar measure), staff turnover, and applicable quality metrics (i.e. Value Based Purchasing measures, readmission rates, reduction of PSO reportable incidents, etc.). 

·        Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care. 

·        Monitor and oversee time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes. 

·        May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days. 

·        Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. 

·        Five (5) years of nursing experience in a hospital setting. 

·        Two (2) years of managerial or supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·        Master's degree in business or a healthcare-related field. 

·        Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required to ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position themselves to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.