Pay rate ranges from $78.54 to $85.09 based on experience. Job Summary:Reports to Sr. 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.
Primary Responsibilities:-Participates with the Sr. 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 for service. Monitors these to maintain full compliance.-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 Sr. Vice President for Patient Care Services in establishing standards/guidelines/policies which ensure efficient, safe and effective patient care.-Participates with Sr. 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.-Provides administrative coverage for the Nursing Department as necessary.-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 Sr. 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.-Provides clear communication to staff regarding the hospital and department s mission, vision and goals.-Conducts regular departmental meetings and addresses the items.-Role models and fosters effective professional relationships with other departments and members of the health care team.-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:TRUST Certification Required
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.
Skills: Required Skills & 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. -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
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A
Required
PATIENT CARE
TQM
EXCEL
DOCUMENTATION
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS
Additional
RETAIL SALES
RN LICENSE
STAFFING
ACLS
PROBLEM SOLVING
TEAM PLAYER
BUDGET
CUSTOMER SERVICE ORIENTED
Education: Required Education: -Graduate of accredited Nursing school BSN. -Master s Degree in nursing or related field. OR -Minimum ten (10) years of Relevant Administrative/ Supervisory experience.
Preferred Education: -Doctorate preferred.
Required Certifications & Licensure: -Current NY State RN License.-BLS-ACLS-Certified in area of Specialty.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A
;Languages:
English
Read
Write
Speak
English(
Speak, Read, Write
)
Job Category: Clinical - Nursing - IPC
