Clinical Manager

• Clinical Leadership & Oversight
  • Plans organizes and supervises clinical services to ensure patient care needs are met according to ASC standards and regulatory guidelines.
  • Provides direct supervision and leadership to nurses technicians and support staff fostering a culture of teamwork and professional growth.
  • Assists in staffing decisions performance evaluations and disciplinary actions in coordination with HR and the Director.
  • Oversees and manages the daily operations of the clinical department by ensuring efficient and effective workflows. Observes procedures and makes appropriate recommendations for improving techniques while maintaining patient care standards.
  • Performs and/or assists clinical staff with patient care procedures and tasks as needed to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Stays current with state and federal regulations including those from IDPH CMS and AORN ensuring all policies and procedures align with best practices.
  • Oversees infection control protocols and ensures staff compliance with safety and sterilization procedures.
  • Conducts audits and monitors quality control measures to maintain accreditation standards.
• Operational Efficiency
  • Develops and implements strategies to optimize the use of staff facilities and equipment.
  • Ensures clinical staff are crosstrained to assist in multiple roles including preop OR and postop areas.
  • Assists on the surgical floor as needed supporting the clinical team during peak times.
  • Must be proficient in the use of equipment and instrumentation at Bloomington Eye Institute.
• Communication
  • Collaborates closely with the Director surgeons and administrative team to ensure seamless patient flow and highquality care.
  • Maintains communication between the ASC Director and staff regarding clinical flow policies and procedures.
  • Serves as a point of contact for patient concerns resolving issues in a professional and compassionate manner.
  • Performs thorough patient assessments by observing and collecting data from patients and other appropriate sources to develop an ongoing plan of care.
  • Plans for the preoperative intraoperative and postoperative care of the patient based on assessment findings and procedures to be performed.
  • Collaborates with surgeons and other team members to ensure the delivery of highquality patient care.
  • Promotes a welcoming and patientcentered environment.
• Financial Management
  • Effectively and efficiently utilizes resources to minimize costs to patients and the surgery center.
  • Assists in ensuring appropriate staffing levels and coordinates/assigns staff work schedules and daily surgical schedules to appropriate care cases.
  • Monitors and analyzes clinical data identifies areas for improvement and implements quality improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Manages inventory and ordering of clinical supplies and equipment.
  • Maintains knowledge of current trends and best practices in healthcare and makes recommendations for process improvements.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Collaborates with Human Resources regarding recruitment and retention processes.
  • Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Other duties as assigned by the ASC Director.

• Licensure & Certification:
  • Active Illinois RN license required.
  • BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred.
• Experience & Skills:
  • Five years of RN experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or operating room. Ophthalmology experience preferred.
  • Clinical management experience in an ASC or surgical setting required.
  • Strong knowledge of ophthalmic procedures and regulatory compliance preferred.
  • Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.
  • Ability to analyze clinical workflows and implement process improvements.
  • Adept at managing multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding skills.
  • Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients peers providers management and visitors.
  • Ability to multitask and manage priorities while sometimes under pressure.
  • The ability to contribute to a team environment and provide excellent customer service.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods and assist with patient positioning when necessary.
• Push and/or pull carts recliners and/or wheelchairs weighing in excess of 200 pounds on an hourly basis on level surfaces and/or inclines.
• Lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on an hourly basis.
• Squat kneel reach grab with arms and hands and utilize manual dexterity continuously.
• Use a keyboard and video display terminal to enter retrieve and transform words or data.
• Sufficient auditory and visual acuity including color vision and depth perception to interact with and/or care for others.
• Work is performed in a temperaturecontrolled surgical environment.
• Normal patient care environment with little exposure to excessive noise dust temperature etc. Occasional wet surfaces.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous substances such as toxic chemicals bloodborne pathogens and infectious microorganisms.
• Infection exposure risk level is a Category 1 highrisk area. Position has required duties that involve exposure to blood bodily fluids or tissue.

Pay: The starting range for this position is $85000..36/salary. depending on skills experience and qualifications as well as market considerations. (posting updated 1/2/2025