Director of Nursing

1 week ago

Pewee Valley, United States Wellpath Full time
JOB TITLE: | Director of Nursing
JOB CODE: | NS060010 | EEO Job Class: | 1.2
CENSUS CODE: | 0350 Medical and Health Services Managers | EEO Job Group: | 1C Mid-level Managers
FLSA STATUS: | Exempt
REPORTS TO: | Health Service Administrator
SUPERVISES:  | RN, LPN, Medication Tech, Nursing Assistant, Medical Records Clerk as assigned
DATE CREATED: | February 2013
LAST REVISED: | August 2019 JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Nursing is a Registered Nurse with experience in the practice of nursing and possessing advanced studies and expertise in administration of Nursing Services.  The Director of Nursing has the authority, responsibility and accountability for structuring, comprehensive planning, and implementing the Nursing Service Program. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING: 
Education:
  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience:
  • 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended
  • Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
  • Obtain and maintain CPR certification

Compliance 
 
KEY JOB RESPONIBILITIES:
  • Participates in planning, priority setting and the development of policies and procedures for health care activities that comply with facility and contractual requirements and ACA, NCCHC and State standards.
  • Coordinates and monitors orientation, in-service training, and continuing education with the H.S.A.
  • Coordinates the development, provision, and evaluation of patient care according to the standards of nursing practice in the state in which the facility is located.
  • Conducts recruitment/retention efforts for nursing service.
  • Prepares/submits reports as requested for Health Services Administrator (H.S.A.) in a timely manner.
  • Responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
  • Conducts regular monthly meetings with nursing staff.
  • Is a member of the Quality Improvement and Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee and attends monthly meetings, assuring all QI screens and monthly reports are submitted timely.
  • Is a member of the Quarterly Infection Disease Control Committee and assures meeting minutes and all pertinent reports are completed/submitted as needed.
  • Manages on-call for nursing emergencies and nursing staff; finds/provides relief as designated in conjunction with H.S.A.
  • Develops and maintains staffing schedule for Nursing in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates, and accreditation standards for nursing coverage. 
  • Responsible for approving changes in nursing staff schedules and granting requests for time off duty.
  • Ensures the practice of nursing is consistent with current standards and is responsible for level of care.
  • Serves as representative for and/or liaison between nursing services and other health care providers as well as H.S.A. and coordinates patient care with other departments.
  • Remains visible and is responsive to all medical disciplines.
  • Supports and participates in evaluation designed to improve work conditions and patient care. Evaluates employees’ performance and maintains accurate records for annual and provisional evaluations, as well as any others needed.
  • Participates and maintains good relationship with community organizations.
  • Keeps abreast and follows through on incidents occurring on all shifts.
  • Reports all communicable diseases to the local/state health authorities.
  • Reviews all discrepancies in sharps and tool counts, and investigates, reconciles and forwards written findings to H.S.A. and facility security staff.
  • Reviews all medication errors and forwards written findings to the H.S.A.
  • Maintains constant contact with clinical medical services and reviews all situations of risk management potential; completes and forwards all Risk Management reports in timely fashion while providing notification to H.S.A.
  • Assesses established policies and procedures with re-review as needed
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :  
  • Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.
  • Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.
  • Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.
  • Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.
 LEADERSHIP ABILITIES: 
           PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND CONDITIONS:
Works in a clean well-lit environment with fluctuating temperatures. Requires substantial periods of work utilizing a computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.  Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds; requires walking and standing; requires sitting; requires the ability to negotiate stairs; requires the ability to lift patients in and out of bed, wheelchair, and/or stretcher; requires the ability to reach or bend frequently; requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment. Potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances and hazardous materials requiring observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices. WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL:
This job primarily operates independently in a facility. This job is performed in a correctional facility, client site or counseling center including minimum, medium or maximum security levels.  Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens.  Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees.  This position may require travel depending on specific needs. 

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