Director of Nursing

North River Surgical Center is currently hiring a Director of Nursing for our busy Endoscopy Center We are a high volume colonoscopy center located in Tuscaloosa, AL and are recognized by the ASGE as a National Center of Excellence We offer a great work/life balance No weekends, no nights/evening shifts, no holidays Eager to relocate the ideal candidate to one of college football's most famous citiesJob Overview:The Director of Nursing’s key mandate is to effectively implement the mission, policies and procedures ofthe ASC. The DoN is responsible for the clinical and administrative management including planning,organizing, and directing the operation as well as establishing policies, procedures anddepartmental objectives. This position will report directly to the CEO & CMO.Key Responsibilities:Develops, implements and maintains an operating plan for nursing care that supports the goalsand objectives of the Surgery Center.Use sound management principles to organize, plan, coordinate and control the flow of patients,activities/services, personnel, and utilization of resources.Develops, monitors, and communicates staffing schedules, and makes daily adjustments asnecessary.Responsible for preparation and oversight of the clinical staffing operating budget.Provides adequate levels of staff to ensure safe and effective nursing care.Resolves conflicts, mediates, and ensures compliance with policies by employees andphysicians.Ensures that all physician orders are carried out appropriately and timely; works collaborativelywith ancillary staff.Maintain standard operating policies and procedures manual.Keep written job descriptions for all personnel up to date.Establish and follow clinical practice guidelines based on best practices and evidence-basedpractices.Monitor education development and required competencies for the department clinical staff.Coordinate, implement and maintain quality assurance programs.Ensure compliance with federal and state accreditation guidelines.Promptly and accurately reports all significant events to the CEO & CMO.Manages infection control program, helps establish, interpret, and implement standards ofsepsis and infection control and monitors practice of all personnel concerned.Administers orientation training and development of all clinical staff to ensure that staff iscompetent to perform job duties and responsibilities.Ensures the availability of support services, supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care.Holds employees accountable for assigned responsibilities and individual goals and performanceexpectations through annual performance evaluations and timely documentation of performance.Works through HR to conduct interviews, recommend for hire, implement a progressivedisciplinary process, and recommend terminations as needed.Meets/communicates regularly with upper management to review and /or revise established goalsand objectives.Assembles subject matter experts into teams to develop and update supply and equipmentstandards.Conducts monthly staff meetings and maintains minutes of proceedings.Essential Qualifications:Meticulous attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Self-motivated and proactive; a strong team player who thinks critically in a fast-pacedenvironment.Active license as Registered Nurse.Masters/ bachelor’s degree in nursing (MSN/BSN)At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience in outpatient and independent ASCAt least 5 years of nursing leadership experienceWe offer a great work/life balance with no weekends, no nights, no holidays, no call, along with a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, 401(k), FSA (Flex Spending Account), as well as PTO and paid holidays We are open to relocating the right candidate to TuscaloosaEmail resume to HR@GIWESTAL.COM #J-18808-Ljbffr