Pay rate ranges from $78.54 to $85.09 based on experience. Job Summary:Reports to Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services/CNO. Responsible for identifying, implementing, monitoring and evaluating nursing standards of practice and operational quality improvement activities; including all Human Resource and Educational activities.
Job Responsibilities:-Participates with the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and other members of the nursing staff in establishing philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department.-Monitors planning of staffing to ensure safe patient care.-Ensures that all areas have appropriate staffing plans, and recruitment, hiring & retention practices to retain qualified staff for positions. Monitors staffing effectiveness regularly. -Provides direct supervision of Assistant Directors of Nursing, Nurse Managers and Administrative Nursing Coordinators.-Demonstrates working knowledge of legal, regulatory and union requirements. In addition, provide clinical leadership to adhere to enforcement of state nursing practices.-Provides effective, timely response and communication with superiors, peers, staff, other departments/disciplines, and Medical staff. Meets regularly with Chairperson of Service for joint planning.-Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities which fit into the organization-wide plan and makes quantifiable improvements in the services provided.-Participates with Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services in establishing standards/guidelines/policies which ensure efficient, safe and effective patient care.-Participates with Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services in planning the portion of nursing Department s budget, table of organization for the division and control of the divisional budget.-Provides opportunities for professional growth and development of staff based on clinical and professional standards of clinical care and of professional practice.-Monitors the counseling and discipline of nursing personnel. Provides consultation in the area of clinical expertise.-Represents the Department of Nursing on selected committees through participation or representation.-Participates in the system of continuing education to increase administrative and clinical knowledge and skills.-Innovative and implements best practices in care.-Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services.-Compliance with regulatory requirements.-HCAPS: Development with team and service: outcome and improvement, communication plan-Gives and accepts feedback among coworkers and management to enhance team relations.-Develops a positive rapport with team members by encouraging constructive relationships; respect, appreciates and supports the diversity of ideas, and demonstrates team effectiveness skills by acting for the good of the team.-Provides clear communication to staff regarding the hospital and department s mission, vision and goals.-Conducts regular departmental meetings and addresses items of concern, etc.-Role models and fosters effective professional relationships with other departments and members of the health care team.-Plans data-driven Performance Improvement activities which fit into the organization-wide plan and makes quantifiable improvements in the services provided.-Develops effective working relationships with ancillary and support services that result in improved patient care and/or departmental functioning.-Establishes and monitors customer service improvement goals, which focus on priority aspects of patient satisfaction.
Schedule Notes:Masters of Nursing Required

SHIFT: 8A-4P
MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK ADDITIONAL HOURS

- NO OT
- CONTRACT TO HIRE
- COVERSHEET MUST LIST FTE SALARY RANGE RATE TRAVELER IS LOOKING FOR.

ACLS/PALS/BLS/TNCC REQUIRED.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum ten (10) years of nursing experience.-Critical thinking, math, and computer skills Excel & Word.-Effective application of TQM teams, quality measures, clinical guidelines and process management initiatives.-Monitors and facilitates the meeting of requirements of NYSDOH, JCAHO and other regulators.-Capable in producing trend and evaluation data and documentation.-Knowledge of quality improvement philosophy models, processes and tools and their use in health care integrated settings.-Maintains currency with state of the art and regulatory trends.-Knowledge of methods for CQI, and Root Cause Analysis.-Works effectively in integrated structure by establishing effective working relationships with all departments and levels of staff.-Demonstrates competence in leadership and administrative skills.-Works as a team player. -Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.-Excellent oral and communication skills.-Decision making and problem-solving skills.-Able to see, hear, read and write English.-Physically demanding, high-stress environment.-Occasional exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.-Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.-Manual and finger dexterity.-Hand and eye coordination.-Sitting, standing, and walking for extensive periods of time.-Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 35 pounds.-Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.-Frequently sitting at desk working on computer.-Ability to flex working hours.-On call
Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A
Required

ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
PATIENT CARE
TQM
EXCEL
DOCUMENTATION




Additional

PROCESS MANAGEMENT
RETAIL SALES
SANE
STAFFING
PROBLEM-SOLVING
CARDIAC
FORENSIC
CEN
NRP
EMERGENCY NURSING
RN LICENSE
ACLS
NEONATAL RESUSCITATION
BUDGET
CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED
PEDIATRIC

Education: Required Education:-Master s Degree in nursing or related field.OR-Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant Administrative/ Supervisory experience.
Preferred Education:-Doctorate preferred.
Required Certifications & Licensure:-Current New York State RN License.-Basic Life Support (BLS).-Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).-Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-Pediatric Care After Resuscitation (PCAR).-Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR).-Certified in Emergency Nursing (CEN).-Certified in Pediatric Emergency Nursing (CPEN).-Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP).-Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE).-Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE).

;Languages:

English
 Read
 Write
 Speak


English(
Speak, Read, Write
)

Job Category: Clinical - Nursing - IPC

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