RN Clinic Manager

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/24/2026

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

801002

Job Title:

RN Clinic Manager

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Manager/Program Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Manager is responsible for leading the daily and administrative functions in an Ambulatory setting. The position provides direction and leadership to ensure UW Health meets the 'Quintuple Aim' of great patient care, improved population health, reduction of cost, better care team wellbeing, and advanced health equity. Principal responsibilities include operations, establishing and maintaining clinical standards of care, management of staff and resources, facilitating research and education, and maintaining compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations. The role establishes quality improvement efforts to support the delivery of patient and family focused care and knowledge-based decision making as the framework for superior delivery of care. The RN Clinic Manager facilitates communication, coordination, and collaboration among disciplines regarding identification, planning, and provision of high quality, cost-effective care. The RN Clinic Manager is a resource within the institution and to the community in their area of expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Lead the day-to-day operation and coordination of patient care services.

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Lead the clinic to improve patient, provider, and staff satisfaction.

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Analyze clinical practice and identify opportunities to increase quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.

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Identify clinical indicators to measure, evaluate, and improve care.

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Develop a strong, collaborative relationship with the clinic physician Medical Director dyad or regional partner.

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Assure that patient/family centered care is provided within Clinics and Nursing Department’s established standards.

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Submit reports and complete regulatory documentation as requested.

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Assure compliance with applicable ambulatory service standards and clinic accreditations.

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Initiate the development and revision of policies and procedures specific to the programs of care.

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Maintain compliance with all clinical policies, procedures, and regulations.

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Supervise registered nurses and other healthcare providers who deliver nursing care.

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Responsible for recruitment, retention, performance reviews, and professional development related to clinical staff.

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Organize and lead the delivery of nursing care for designated patient care areas.

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Direct and evaluate the department’s workforce in terms of overall staffing and scheduling.

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Recruit staff members who are in congruence with service excellence and quality patient care.

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Develop staffing models in conjunction with speciality and patient care needs.

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Oversee the completion/monitoring of staff competencies.

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Engage in ongoing feedback to the effectiveness of staff members into their roles.

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Promote annual performance discussions that foster mutual goal setting and feedback on performance.

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Identify and establish clinical learning opportunities for students in various healthcare disciplines. Monitors students’ performance in conjunction with nursing and medical faculty.

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Prepare operating budgets, including volume projections, and expense and revenues estimates.

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Analyze and monitor actual budget performance and address variances.

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Institute necessary modifications to procedures and department resource commitments as financial changes dictate.

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Develop and monitor a system for timely, accurate charge entry and reconciliation.

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Stay abreast of new technology in supplies and equipment and evaluate for quality or cost improvements.

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Prepare documentation and participate in evaluation and acquisition of capital equipment and supplies.

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Provide facility management/oversight as defined by clinic operations administration.

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Facilitate and participate in renovation, new clinic development, facility planning, and construction.

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Evaluate clinic room utilization and make recommendations for improvement.

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Support the planning of and participate in clinical research in the clinic as approved by the Department of Nursing, UW Health, and/or the University of Wisconsin.

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Serve on Ambulatory, Nursing Department, UW Health, and medical staff committees as requested or as guided by professional interest.

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Participate in professional organizations in area of specialty and interest.

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Other duties as assigned.

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Manage and coordinate yearly Graduate Medical Education (GME) financial agreements with local hospitals and other facilities. Coordinate and communicate with hospital financial departments regarding yearly Medicare GME audits.

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Communicate and coordinate with the Education Program to meet the dual mission of providing both high-quality resident education and high-quality patient care.

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Coordinate clinic schedule and resident training schedule with Education Coordinator.

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If Residency Clinic:

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Serve as educational and teaching resource in practice management for residents, faculty, and staff.

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Responsible for overall coordination of the Practice Management curriculum. Develop educational materials, conduct seminars, and participate in individual training sessions to enhance and improve the practice management curriculum.

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Assist Residency Program Director and Education Coordinator in implementing directives from the Residency Review Committee and meeting requirements of ACGME.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in Nursing (BSN)

Required

Master's Degree

in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Management, Business, or related healthcare field

Preferred

2 years

healthcare operations supervisory/management experience or three (3) years of progressive relevant leadership experience

Required

5 years

progressive, relevant supervisory/management experience

Preferred

Previous clinic/healthcare management experience

Preferred

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Upon Hire

Required

Applicable clinical certification

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills

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Possession of analytical decision-making skills necessary to quickly assess and resolve complex logistical, technical, and patient care problems and issues

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Ability to train, motivate, and supervise subordinate staff

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Ability to address and manage conflict in a direct and professional manner

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Ability to build collaborative relationships with providers

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High emotional intelligence as evidenced by ability to evaluate/perceive a situation from multiple lenses and understand various perspectives in coming to problem resolution

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.