- Leads and promotes evidence-based practice and research among unit leaders and staff.
- Promotes best practice implementation on unit.
- Works independently with limited direction from the nurse executive using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards and professional judgment.
- Utilizes delegation skills effectively.
- Directs the recruitment and retention activities on the unit.
- Conducts the performance appraisal process.
- Directs health care members (i.e., registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians, etc.) in the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Operates unit within approved budget.
- Facilitates efficient operation of unit activities.
- Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for employees' files and patients' records.
- Administers nursing care to patients; includes assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient's care plan in coordination with the physician.
- Directs/provides emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
- Develops an annual operational plan (including scope of service) integrated with Mercy's strategic plan and related departments' operational plans in order to efficiently provide services.
- Develops, implements and periodically reviews all policies and procedures that guide and support the assigned services. These include, but are not limited to, JC requirements, federal and state regulations, regulatory standards, etc.
- Develops and maintains departmental staffing plan for all departments supervised, detailing appropriate employee classifications and qualifications consistent with the department's operational plan, projected volumes, patient/acuity and other relevant indicators. Participates in human resource planning providing recommendations for staffing, proactive recruitment and long-term needs. Assure compliance with staffing plan.
- Continuously assess and improves the department's performance based on, but not limited to, the department's quality plan monitors and customer/employee satisfaction data.
- Supervises assigned management staff. Provides necessary education, orientation and support to management team.
- Develops annual operating and capital budgets, monitors and analyzes performance and productivity and implements necessary corrective plans. Collaborates with other departments in budget preparation, determining capital priorities, monitoring and analyzing trends. Utilizes budget information in management decision-making.
- Provides for the means and methods to assure competent patient care to the patient population served by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, using demonstrated knowledge feedback and appropriately adapting procedures.
- Supports and abides by all Mercy policies, including safety policies and practices.
- Participates in national professional and related organizations to ensure current knowledge of operations.
- Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, other hospital departments and others.
- Performs other responsibilities as requested by nurse executive.
- Delegates orientation/education for staff, students and other hospital and community organizations.
- Adjusts staffing to provide coverage based on patient census/acuity.
- Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
- Bachelor degree in nursing required, or actively in pursuit of BSN degree (accepted into a BSN Program and/or currently enrolled). Expected to take at least six credits per year at the CNO or Associate Chief of Nursing's discretion for exception.
- Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience.
- Prior proven experience and expertise in management, having had a leadership position for at least 1 year.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter - Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
- BLS certified by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
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Nursing Director 7 South Cardiac Telemetry Unit - Des Moines, United States - Trinity Health Corporation
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Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.
Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.
We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa's largest medical center, with 802 beds available.
The hospital is one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.Other centers associated with MercyOne Central Iowa include:
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
MercyOne Newton Medical Center
MercyOne Children's Hospital
MercyOne Clive Rehabilitation Hospital
House of Mercy
Clive Behavioral Health
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest employers.
MercyOne Medical Group - Central Iowa is one of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Designated as leader for specified nursing area, its patient population, and assigned staff. Assumes 24-hour responsibility, authority and accountability for all patient-care activities, unit operation, staff function and staff development. Provides patient care activities to patients of diverse ages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.