Clinical Director

General Summary

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COO OF UCA, MAINTAIN A HIGH QUALITY NURSING STAFF AND CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT. BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL REGULATORY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CLINICAL AREA. POSITION IS CONSIDERED TO BE A WORKING SUPERVISOR, CERTAIN DUTIES, E.G. TRAINING MAY BE DELEGATED BUT RESPONSIBILITY REMAINS

NURSING, LABORATORY AND RADIOLOGY STAFF

• Responsible for maintaining a high quality clinical staff for physicians in 8 locations.
• Lead, recruit, train, evaluate and discipline clinical staff in consultation with physician who works directly with staff member or position.
• Provide yearly OSHA training for all staff, including clerical employees and employees in Research, ED, and IGRT Dept.
• Maintain OSHA records as related to training and equipment at all offices.
• Update yearly Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and Hazard Communication Policy.
• Purchase and provide training to all clinical staff and practitioners on mobility devices used to provide access to medical care for patients with mobility disabilities required by the ADA.
• Coordinate and schedule CPR recertification every two years for all clinical employees.
• Visit and work in each office alongside staff and physician when time permits.
• Meet with Site Coordinators at all office locations as needed and yearly to promote communication and consistency within the Nursing Dept.
• Maintain and update Clinical Policy and Procedure Manual.
• In conjunction with Asst. Clinical Director, schedules nursing staff for all physicians at all office locations.
• In conjunction with Asst. Clinical Director, will review and approve employees’ time in computer Novatime, including monitoring overtime

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

• Ensure and maintain clinical equipment is operative and in proper working order and training on use of at all locations.
• Obtain repairs of any needed clinical equipment.
• Evaluate need for replacement, assist physicians in evaluation and recommendation of clinical equipment purchase.
• Monitor medical waste regulation compliance.
• Assist with radiology & laboratory compliance programs including CLIA and Dept. of Health.
• Assist CT techs at Homewood and Eastern office with ACR accreditation application and responsibilities.

PHYSICIAN STAFF

• Coordinates changes in clinical protocols with the President and communicate changes to all physicians & staff prior to implementation.
• Assist with coordinating physician’s schedule to utilize staff & clinical areas for best use of resources.
• Interact with physicians to resolve problems & improve clinical areas.
• Make recommendations to the Board regarding proposed quality initiatives, potential areas of increased efficiencies, risk management needs/improvements

SUPPLIES AND MEDICATIONS

• Reviews & compares prices of all supplies & drugs and obtains best price for items to be purchased and maintaining inventory at low levels.
• In conjunction with Assistant Clinical Director, orders needed drugs & supplies from suppliers on line.
• In conjunction with Asst. Clinical Director, provides requested drugs and narcotics from all office locations on a weekly basis.

ALSO WORKS AS STAFF NURSE FOR PHYSICIAN AS NEEDED WHEN STAFFING SHORT.