CLINICAL DIRECTOR

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

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This is one of two Clinical Director positions in the Cooper Camden OR. The role is directly responsible for the daily operations of 29 OR suites with several specialties including but not limited to  cardiac, Ophthalmology, Vascular, Robotics, ENT, Plastics surgery, Neuro surgery, and Orthopedic surgery. The Clinical Director  oversees daily practice operations, recruitment, retention, adherence to policies and procedures, supports ongoing education of staff,  ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and responsible for fiscal responsibility of unit/department.

• Directs and coordinates effective operations of the unit/department with 24/7 responsibility to ensure continuity of care and oversight of other management functions.
• Directs and coordinates quality efforts of the unit/department to align with organizational goals.  Ensures delivery of quality patient care and interdepartmental collaboration of best practices
• Responsible for overseeing the departmental budget to ensure financial accountability for cost effective/efficient provision of care
• Responsible for supporting a healthy work environment which engages staff and supports professional growth and development
• Facilitates ongoing education and ensures clinical competency of nursing personnel  adherence to nursing policies
• Responsible for interviewing and onboarding clinical staff
• Responsible for coordinating with the AVP of Surgical Services the  clinical departmental needs according to administrative and patient care guidelines  
• Ensures patient data and medical records are maintained in confidential manner

• 3-5 years of experience in a Perioperative Leadership role

• Bachelors required; Masters preferred

• Required: Current licensure as a RN in the state of New Jersey
• Required: BLS
• Preferred: Certification within specialty area (CCRN, CMSRN, CNOR, CEN, PCCN, CNML,
• NE-BC…)

• Scheduled Days / Hours: 24/7 accountability