Saint Joseph Health System Clinical Manager Survey

This survey has been designed to gather information about the clinical manager role, job description, and learning needs. Participation is voluntary. Strict confidentiality will be maintained with all survey data. Only aggregate data will be reported. Your survey input will be used to design an orientation process for clinical managers at Saint Joseph. Thank you in advance for your collaboration.


  1. How many years have you been a clinical manager?
    Less than 2 years
    2 to 5 years
    6 to 10 years
    11 to 15 years
    Greater than 15 years


  1. What is the highest educational level that you have obtained?
    Associate Degree
    Baccalaureate Degree
    Masters Degree
    Doctorate Degree


  1. Prior to your current role as a clinical manager, did you hold a previous management level position?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you have interest in pursuing a higher level management position?
    Yes
    No


  1. Have you reviewed a copy of your clinical manager job description?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you feel your job role and responsiblities are clearly defined in your clinical manager job description?
    Yes
    No
    I don't know


  1. Do you agree that clinical managers have the authority to discipline with a Verbal Warning?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you agree that clinical managers have the authority to discipline with a Key 1 independently?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you agree that clinical managers have the authority to discipline with a Key 2 or higher independently?
    Yes
    No


  1. Do you think leadership styles used by clinical managers should be based on the employee and the situation?
    Strongly agree
    Agree
    indifferent
    Disagree
    Strongly Disagree


  1. Are you aware of the numerous LEAD Training Classes available to clinical managers?
    Yes
    No


  1. Has your unit manager encouraged you to participate in any of the LEAD Training Classes offered?
    Yes
    No


  1. Select the LEAD Training Classes that you have attended
    Symphony Performance Management
    Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback
    Setting and Prioritizing Goals
    Leading from the Heart
    Behavioral Based Interviewing (Audition/Meticulous Hiring)
    Diversity - Working Together
    Apples and Oranges - HealthCare Finance
    Conflict Management
    Charge Nurse Workshop
    Clinical Coach Workshop
    Other


  1. Please select the job duties you perform as a clinical manager
    Charge Nurse
    Direct Patient Care Assignments
    Staff Scheduling
    Staff Education
    Disciplinary Actions
    Chart Audits


  1. How would you rate your job satisfaction in the role of clinical manager?
    Very satisfied
    Satisfied
    Indifferent
    Disatisfied
    Very Disatisfied


  1. What seems to be the greatest challenge for you as a clinical manager?


  1. During the first 90 days as a clinical manager, what orientation activities were most helpful to you?


  1. What would you recommend as key orientation activities for a new clinical manager?


  1. What leadership assignments regarding projects, councils, committees, etc. have you been given? (i.e. Evidence Based Council, Nurse Review board, Skin Care Council, etc. )


  1. What specific topics, related to your role as a clinical manager, would you like to learn more about?





Rose Patrick
Lexington, KY