Assistant Director-Nursing Administration FT Nights
Location: Chesterfield Missouri
Description: St. Luke's Hospital - Missouri is employing Assistant Director-Nursing Administration FT Nights right now, this position will be placed in Missouri. For complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for management of the Nursing Department and for direction and s! upervision of hospital wide nursing activities on his/her designated shift. Is responsible for making administrative decisions utilizing knowledge of hospital policies and nursing standards. Is knowledgeable of social, economic, and legal issues affecting the healthcare system and seeks opportunities for keeping up-to-date in healthcare practices. Develops, directs, implements and ensures compliance with Standards of Nursing Practice that promote optimal healthcare delivery. Is responsible for meeting the Joint Commission Standards for Nursing. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.
Principle Accountabilities:
1. Monitors environment of safety by utilizing established safety practices. (5%)
A.Supports and participates in risk management program to prevent and/or reduce risks to patients and staff, based on Hospital Policy and Nursing Standards. This includes: overseeing that safety measures are carrie! d out to prevent patients from harming themselves or others, i! .e. standards for restraints (reviewing all patients prior to restrain application and documentation after restraints applied), transportation, etc. and supervising the appropriate use of incident reports.
B.Supervises and adheres to concepts of infection control by complying with the standards for Universal Precautions. YEARLY ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAM ON INFECTION CONTROL AND BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS REQUIRED.
C.Recognizes safety hazards and acting to protect patient/self, etc. YEARLY ATTENDANCE AT PROGRAM ON SAFETY and CRISIS INTERVENTION REQUIRED.
D.Assumes responsibility for obtaining appropriate and properly functioning equipment on an emergency basis. E. Adheres to all Hospital/Department/Unit Standards for fire reporting/drills, disaster reporting/drills, tornado protective measures, bomb threats, completes CPR recertification every other year.
2. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with organization and Department of Nursing goals and obje! ctives. (5%)
3. Demonstrates the ability to competently assume administrative responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: (10%)
A.using experience, hospital policies and nursing standards for sound decision-making practice.
B.conferring with the Administrator “on call†whenever necessary.
C.demonstrating ability to set priorities and to use time effectively.
D.apprising appropriate Director and/or Patient Care Manager of all matters which may require administrative attention, distinguishing between matters requiring prompt attention and those that can wait.
E.demonstrating ability to adjust to changing situations.
F.making recommendations for corrective action when problems are identified, taking immediate action when situation necessitates.
4. Demonstrates the ability to staff appropriately to ensure quality patient care by: (50%)
A.analyzing staffing data to determine appropriate staffing patterns for all nursi! ng units, utilizing professional judgment and experience, staff availab! ility, acuity, skill mix, census, specialty involved, etc. when adjusting staffing patterns.
B.maintaining flexible staffing patterns by encouraging personnel to work various shifts as needed.
C.recording approved/unapproved time off in appropriate ledgers and notifying nursing unit(s) appropriate.
5. Demonstrates the ability to competently carry out the following responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: (20%)
A.collaborating with the Bed Control personnel and the admitting secretary in the Emergency Room when allocating beds for admissions, transfers, etc.
B.participating actively in committees and task forces when requested to do so.
C.participating in the development, implementation and evaluation of Standards of Nursing Practice.
D.assisting the Patient Care Manager with evaluating/disciplining employees as necessary.
E.serving as a resource person for nursing personnel and other departments when requested.
6.! Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for self-directed learning and professional development. This is evidenced by participating actively in continuing education activities relevant to Nursing practice by acquiring a minimum of 15 contact hours annually. (5%)
7. Performs other work duties as assigned. (5%)
Total: 100%
Required Experience:
BSN Required, MSN preferred. 3-5 years RN experience required. Management experience preferred.
1. A minimum of three to four years of recent nursing experience during which administrative and supervisor competence has been demonstrated. One year management experience preferred.
2. Familiar with hospital organization, policies, functions and inter-department relationships.
3. Writing skills are necessary to prepare and review records, charts, and management reports.
4. Ability to plan, organize, lead, and direct activities on a hospital-wide basis.!
5. Knowledge on the Joint Commission and other external regulating! agency standards.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Missouri. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or its equivalent required; Masters Degree preferred.
Compensation:Working Conditions:
Employee is required to walk occasionally and sit frequently. Employee must lift/carry a light (1-20 lbs.) medium and (21-50 lbs.) load occasionally and heavy ( 50lbs. +) load occasionally. Employee may be required to lift over 100 lbs with assistance. Employee is frequently required to bend, squat, lift waist to overhead. Employee is occasionally required to reach forward and reach overhead. For repetitive action, employee is required to use both hands for simple grasping and pushing/pulling. Employee is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards and CRT terminal work. Verbal and cognitive, as well as motor coordination and manual dexterity required. Speech, h! earing, and near-visual acuity are required. May be needed to work any shift due to 24-hour day, 7 days per week operation. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood borne pathogens.
Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%
The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.
Job Relationships: Member of a comprehensive healthcare team, including other health care providers, the patient, the patients family and significant others.
Takes direction from: Directors of Nursing and/or Vice President - Patient Services
Provides direction to: Nursing Staff on division
Supervised by: Directors of Nursing and/or Vice President-Patient Services
Additional Comments:
Mission: Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health of the community. Using talents an! d resources responsibly, our medical staff, employees and volunteers provide care for the whole person with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve.
Core Values Human Dignity, Compassion, Justice, Excellence, and Stewardship.
Human Dignity: We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.
Compassion: We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.
Justice: We honor each person’s rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.
Excellence: We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.
Stewardship: We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.
FACES â€" Friendly â€" Available â€" Caring â€" Efficient â€" Safe
Communication Standards: Promotes and provides courteous and effective communication ! with internal and external customers.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 30 May 2013 02:31:04 GMT
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