RN Director of Nursing - Morgantown, United States - Amergis
Description
$65 / hour
The Director of Nursing (DON) assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. The Director of Nursing oversees the clinical support staff to ensure that the standards of patient care are maintained.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
+ Participates in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures sufficient staff are hired
+ Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies and in collaboration with human resource department at facility
+ Responsible for orientation of new organization personnel, either directly or by delegating to another qualified staff member
+ Implements and evaluates the orientation program for new organization personnel
+ Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision
+ Oversees all direct and indirect patient services provided by clinical personnel
+ Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet patient care needs, regulatory requirements and budgetary standards
+ Coordinates and/or develops on-going QA activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews, investigation and record review audits
+ Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance committee per facility and program policy
+ Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation
+ Establishes, implements, and monitors the infection control program in conjunction with state regulations, CDC guidelines and facility policy and procedures
+ Recommends and collaborates in in-service education programs to promote staff development
+ Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems
+ Assists in the development of organization goals and monitors progress toward goals for assigned areas of responsibility
+ Ensures adequate equipment is available for the provision of patient services. Makes recommendation for new products and equipment
+ Ensures all customer concerns and comments related to clinical care are handled in an appropriate and timely manner
+ Serves as the on-site coordinator for all state, federal, accreditation and audit surveys
+ Develops plan of correction for all survey deficiencies
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
+ Current/valid Registered Nurse license in state of assignment required
+ Bachelors degree in nursing preferred
+ Prior supervisor or leadership in nursing experience preferred
+ Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional administrative personnel.
+ Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations
+ Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff.
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
+ Computer proficiency required
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.