CLINICAL MANAGER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT 26-2-1

TITLE: Clinical Manager

DEPARTMENT: Health Department 500 Eisenhower RD Leavenworth, KS 66048

PAY LEVEL: K – Step 5 (37.13) - 10 (40.99) DOQ

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

SUPERVISOR: Health Department Director

SUPERVISES: Clinical Positions

 

PERCENTAGE OF TIME              ACCOUNTABILITIES

                           

                 15%                                   Planning, implementing, and evaluating clinical services. 

                  50%                                   Participates in clinics. 

                  15%                                   Consults with staff regarding client care.

                  10%                                   Administrative duties to include scheduling and staffing clinics.

                    5%                                   Negotiates client concerns. 

                    5%                                   Public Health Preparedness.

 

SCOPE

Serves as Leavenworth County Health Department Clinical Manager under the general supervision of the Administrative Director.  Performs administrative and supervision tasks related to clinical activities.  Performs other duties as assigned by the Health Department Administrative Director.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:     

• Knowledge of cultural competency in working with a diverse group of clients.
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles.
• Knowledge of principles of human behavior.
• Knowledge of professional nursing standards and care.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of staff.
• Strong computer skills

 

HUMAN RELATIONS

• Works with local and state agencies in providing services to enhance the quality of life for residents of Leavenworth County.
• Works closely with other staff members to ensure comprehensive health care.
• Develops staff strengths and plans for staff growth.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

• Supervises and evaluates staff.
• Coordinates and participates in clinics.
• Provides nursing services to walk-in clients.
• Assigns and schedules nursing staff.
• Facilitates staff development.
• Provides guidance for staff, functions as resources for staff.
• Assumes leadership of Leavenworth County Health Department in the absence of the department administrator.

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed in an office and clinic setting. Some travel (i.e., site locations, meetings/trainings).

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

(ASN with additional experience may be substituted)

• Four (4) years of nursing experience
• Possession of a Kansas State Registered Nurse license
• Valid Kansas Driver’s License.
• Supervisory experience of at least three years.

 

ADA/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Vision -Adequate for preparing and reviewing computer clients' charts and other paperwork.

 

• Hearing- Adequate for conversation and telephone use. Considerable public contact.                                          

 

• Speech- Must be able to speak and understand the English language clearly enough to give instructions to employees and converse with public.

 

• Standing- 15% of the time-interaction with employees/clients.

 

• Walking- 70% of the time-interaction with employees/clients.

 

• Sitting- 15% of the time, computer use, plan review, and meetings.

 

• Lifting/Carrying- 10 pounds, as required in day-to-day activities.

 

• Pushing/Pulling- 10 pounds, as required to move normal office elements in normal business operation.

 

• Reaching/Handling- As required to move normal office elements in normal business operation, required on most tasks.