The Clinical Partnership Manager is a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Care Practitioner who functions as the regional clinical liaison between Valley Children's Healthcare and partner organizations focusing on enhancing care for children. Facilitates coordinated collaboration through shared standards of care, inter-professional collaboration, clinical education and training and joint quality improvement activities. Provides operational oversight of the program through monitoring/evaluating partnership and program outcome and process indicators to improve access to care and patient care. With in-depth knowledge and skills, advanced judgment and clinical experience, the incumbent assists the healthcare team in providing solutions for identified issues in navigating the healthcare systems, and engages in the provision of clinical education for collaborating facilities. Manages activities in collaboration with the Program Director and Medical Director. Practices within the scope of the California Nursing Practices Act or in alignment scope of practice established by the California Respiratory Care Board and in accordance with healthcare organizations policies and under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer.
Experience:
Minimum three (3) years clinical, leadership and/or project management experience in the inpatient hospital setting
Must have leadership and project management abilities and extensive advanced knowledge of nursing or respiratory care principles, clinical practice, quality and healthcare systems
Demonstrates proficiency in the skills and knowledge required to perform the job in specialty area
Education/Licenses/Certifications:
College degree - 4 year in Nursing or Healthcare related field required
California Registered Nurse license OR California Respiratory Therapist license required. If Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
California Driver's License (CDL) is required with an acceptable driving record
Car insurance with minimum limits as required by state law is required
National certification in area of specialty is preferred
About Valley Children's Healthcare
Based in Madera, CA, the award-winning Valley Children's Hospital has been open for over 70 years, growing from a 42-bed hospital to one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the Country. Located in the heart of the affordable, Central Valley of California, Valley Children's is just a short drive to 3 national parks and your choice of California coastline beaches. The hospital is one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the Country.