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- Assumes final responsibility for the formation and implementation of nursing philosophy, goals and objectives.
- Assumes final responsibility for the development of nursing policies, nursing procedures and staffing patterns.
- Plans for future needs of the nursing department.
- Assumes responsibility for unit compliance of regulatory agencies.
- Assist in the preparation of nursing department budgets (operational and capital), and allocation of funds based on the Nurse Unit Managers recommendations to the five units.
- Positions the department to be recognized as a leader in the community by empowering and enabling resident care teams to jointly plan and deliver care.
- Recruits, interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels, disciplines, and where necessary, terminates professional, clinical and support staff. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to recruit and retain qualified staff.
- Assumes 24- hour responsibility and accountability for direction and coordination of activities of Nursing Services.
- Assumes responsibility for the facility as second in command.
- Monitors monthly fiscal reports and utilizes information to change department practices when appropriate.
- Participates in the recruitment of nursing and other personnel. This includes defining qualifications, interviewing, and working with HR to hire.
- Provides leadership to Nurse Unit Managers and Supervisors in developing and maintaining effective relationships with all customers.
- Assumes responsibility for the scope of nursing practice and mode of delivery within units.
- Creates an organizational structure which assigns responsibilities and delegates authority to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient resident/patient care.
- Assumes responsibility for the payment of resident services as it relates to Case Mix
- Ensures that resident/patient rights are protected.
- Evaluates plans of nursing care
- Participates and/or chairs inter/intra departmental committees and task forces to assist in the achievement of department and/or system goals and objectives.
- Disseminates clinical knowledge through participation in formal and informal programs.
- Attends a minimum of 24 hours continuing education.
- Promotes mission, vision, values, and quality of St Mary's Health System
- Plans for future health and nursing care actions based on social, economic, political and technological changes.
- Influences public policies affecting long-term care nursing.
- Promotes a positive image of long-term care, nursing in long-term care, and long-term care institutions.
- Other duties as assigned by CEO Post Acute Care Facility/Vice President of Elder Services
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required, combined with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- The ability to formulate innovative work plans in a team-oriented approach and adapt to a challenging and dynamic environment is essential.
- Computer Skills in MS Office programs.
- Mathematical and organizational skills are essential.
- Ability to follow directions, multitask, priorities while working independently.
- Make discretionary decisions under pressure and in the best interest of DYP.
- Read, write with appropriate grammar, speak, and comprehend the English language.
- 4 bachelors degree required.
- 3-5 years required and eight years or more of progressive management experience in a long-term care setting.
- Valid license as a Nursing Home Administrator and/or eligible to obtain a Maine NHA License.
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
Director Nursing eldercare services/assistant Administrator - Lewiston, United States - St Mary's Health System
Description
#Summary:
The Director Nursing Eldercare Services/Assistant Administrator at St.
Mary#s d#Youville Pavilion is responsible for the leadership and management of the nursing department, and partners with the President - DYP to sustain a CMS Five-Star rating (or comparable) and the Medical Director to achieve top decile quality and patient safety scores.
The Director Nursing Eldercare Services/Assistant Administrator both inspires staff and sustains the necessary processes and structures to ensure that clinical staff is continuously engaged in clinical competency development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
# Assumes final responsibility for the formation and implementation of nursing philosophy, goals and objectives. # Assumes final responsibility for the development of nursing policies, nursing procedures and staffing patterns. # Plans for future needs of the nursing department. # Assumes responsibility for unit compliance of regulatory agencies. # Assist in the preparation of nursing department budgets (operational and capital), and allocation of funds based on the Nurse Unit Managers recommendations to the five units. # Positions the department to be recognized as a leader in the community by empowering and enabling resident care teams to jointly plan and deliver care. # Recruits, interviews, hires, evaluates, counsels, disciplines, and where necessary, terminates professional, clinical and support staff. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to recruit and retain qualified staff. # Assumes 24- hour responsibility and accountability for direction and coordination of activities of Nursing Services. # Assumes responsibility for the facility as second in command. # Monitors monthly fiscal reports and utilizes information to change department practices when appropriate. # Participates in the recruitment of nursing and other personnel. This includes defining qualifications, interviewing, and working with HR to hire. # Provides leadership to Nurse Unit Managers and Supervisors in developing and maintaining effective relationships with all customers. # Assumes responsibility for the scope of nursing practice and mode of delivery within units. # Creates an organizational structure which assigns responsibilities and delegates authority to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient resident/patient care. # Assumes responsibility for the payment of resident services as it relates to Case Mix # Ensures that resident/patient rights are protected. # Evaluates plans of nursing care # Participates and/or chairs inter/intra departmental committees and task forces to assist in the achievement of department and/or system goals and objectives. # Disseminates clinical knowledge through participation in formal and informal programs. # Attends a minimum of 24 hours continuing education. # Promotes mission, vision, values, and quality of St Mary#s Health System # Plans for future health and nursing care actions based on social, economic, political and technological changes. # Influences public policies affecting long-term care nursing. # Promotes a positive image of long-term care, nursing in long-term care, and long-term care institutions.
# Other duties as assigned by CEO Post Acute Care Facility/Vice President of Elder Services
Job Requirements:
Job Knowledge and Skills:
# Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required, combined with excellent analytical and critical thinking skills. # The ability to formulate innovative work plans in a team-oriented approach and adapt to a challenging and dynamic environment is essential. # Computer Skills in MS Office programs. # Mathematical and organizational skills are essential. # Ability to follow directions, multitask, priorities while working independently. # Make discretionary decisions under pressure and in the best interest of DYP. # Read, write with appropriate grammar, speak, and comprehend the English language.
Education and Experience:
# 4 bachelors degree required. # 3#5 years required and eight years or more of progressive management experience in a long-term care setting. # Valid license as a Nursing Home Administrator and/or eligible to obtain a Maine NHA License. An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements. # Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
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Our Core Values:
#Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. # #Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. # #Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. # #Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. # Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
Summary:
The Director Nursing Eldercare Services/Assistant Administrator at St.
Mary's d'Youville Pavilion is responsible for the leadership and management of the nursing department, and partners with the President - DYP to sustain a CMS Five-Star rating (or comparable) and the Medical Director to achieve top decile quality and patient safety scores.
The Director Nursing Eldercare Services/Assistant Administrator both inspires staff and sustains the necessary processes and structures to ensure that clinical staff is continuously engaged in clinical competency development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
Job Knowledge and Skills:
Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).