Clinical Director- RN, Maternity/Lactation Experience
Clinical Director- RN, Maternity/Lactation Experience
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Job Description
Remote Opportunity
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Director provides leadership and direction to the Clinical Department while overseeing the clinical aspects of the US Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) including maintaining the Guidelines and Evaluation Criteria (GEC) clinical documents used by facilities to implement the GEC clarifying issues and responding to questions pertaining to the GEC with current evidence. Responsible for evolving the 4-D Pathway Re-Designation Year 1 and Annual Quality Improvement phases. The Clinical Director works closely and coordinates activities with the Accreditation Director. The Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officers share supervision of this role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises advises trains and evaluates the Clinical Review Specialists. This also includes active involvement in the selection performance evaluation/improvement and disciplinary process.
- Supports all 4-D Pathway Re-Designation Year 1 and Annual Quality Improvement activities as needed including portal updates and tool/webinar development and presentation.
- Develops and maintains standardized feedback documents comments and responses to commonly asked questions as appropriate. Maintains these materials in an easily accessible organized manner and ensures they align with the GEC and current evidence.
- Develops and maintains systems to track hospital submissions and progress.
- Documents all actions in the BFUSA database in accordance with established procedures.
- Conducts continuous quality improvement of processes and materials. Ensures all clinical and programmatic updates are properly timed and coordinated with overall organizational priorities.
- Conducts research to ensure evidence in use remains current to support the GEC.
- Participates with the leadership to ensure updates and implementation timing align with the needs of each department and are smoothly implemented.
- Actively participates and implements policy and procedure formation.
- Acts as a liaison with the Board of Directors Clinical Committee.
- Accepts and executes additional related job assignments.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE /TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS:
- BSN with a minimum of 5 years of experience in RN management; MSN preferred.
- Licensed RN with 5 years of hospital lactation and maternity care experience and IBCLC or CLC credential are required.
- Supervisory experience managing and training a small team of direct reports. Experience with remote employees is highly desired.
- Experience with program development ideally at a state or national level.
- Effective oral and written communications as a routine job responsibility.
- Proficient in utilizing cloud-based file sharing software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Secure access to the internet with video streaming bandwidth.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES:
- Understanding of leadership principles and ability to apply the principles for daily department activities and BFUSA strategic initiatives.
- Able to conduct research that is evidence-based and apply relevant information to the clinical criteria.
- Able to resolve conflicts as they arise with minimal negative impact on BFUSA.
- Able to make clear concise decisions weighing all factors with an emphasis on consistency but an awareness of the situation and potential outcomes.
- Model professional behavior in all interactions.
- Collaborative team-oriented approach.
- Seeks opportunities to promote the BFHI.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time stand bend stoop down kneel perform repetitive motions using hands to fingers handle reach with hands and arms; lift/carry and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds; perform other physical activities as needed.
- Role uses a computer 100% of the time engaging near and mid vision.
- Ability to frequently and clearly communicate (talk and hear) and visual acuity are required.
- Regular predictable attendance and adherence to the assigned schedule are required as business demands dictate.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The job is performed in an approved private remote workspace with potential of travel outside of office hours work duties.
- Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers phones printers light traffic) are expected.
- Ability to sit at a computer terminal and meetings for an extended period.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
