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Temporary Director Of Med/Surg

Rivers health
$94,872 - $109,623 a year
Mason County, West Virginia
2 weeks ago

Rivers Health is looking for a Temporary Director of Med/Surg to perform the following duties:

JOB SUMMARY:

Develops, implements, coordinates and manages all aspects of the

Medical-Surgical Units. Interfaces and coordinates all aspects

of care concerns between the clinical staff and physicians. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the

Medical-Surgical Units. Responsible for reviewing and maintaining the

cost effectiveness in the provision of the Medical-Surgical Units.

On-going accountability for unit's staffing to maintain patient safety

levels.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: VP of Nursing & Patient Care Services

Nature of supervision received: Indirect

Positions directly supervised: RN'S, LPN'S, Nursing Assistants, and

Unit Secretaries, Nurse Supervisor's

and Activity Director

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of

patient care on the Medical-Surgical Units as well as with the Nurse

Supervisors.

  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for the financial

Management aspects of the Medical-Surgical Units/Nursing

Administration, including all Budgetary processes.

  • Ensures patient care is assigned according to the proficiency level

of personnel.

  • Ensures the Medical-Surgical Units is organized for maximum

efficiency and quality control standards are maintained.

  • Ensures the provision of quality care by ensuring appropriate

equipment and tools are available, working and meet safety

standards.

  • Assumes responsibility as an intra/inter departmental liaison for

staff and physicians.

  • Ensures an emphasis is placed on customer service and relations and

provides an example for staff to follow.

  • Provides continuous evaluation and counseling of employees.

  • Provides a work environment conducive to open interactive dialogue.

  • Ensures on-going communication with the Director of Nursing

and keeps the Risk Manager apprised of quality concerns, cost

effective care and risk management issues.

  • Responsible for compliance with JCAHO standards, state standards and

other regulatory agency standards.

  • Hires, supervises, counsels and terminates employees, as

appropriate, in with consultation with the Director of Nursing and

the Human Resources Department.

  • Holds monthly meetings with the Medical-Surgical Staff/Nursing

Supervisors to inform staff of corporate goals, philosophies and

Informational bullets.

  • Attends mandatory in-services.

  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.

  • Complies with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and

the Personnel Handbook.

  • Keeps the C.N.O. fully informed of all significant

developments and events.

  • Is consistently supportive of the hospital leadership and mission

and is a positive team member at all times.

  • Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

  • Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

  • Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

quality improvement teams.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

Graduate of a school of nursing. Must hold current licensure in

West Virginia. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three (3) years' experience in an acute care setting. Previous management/supervisory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Demonstrates the ability to communicate verbally and in writing,

coordinate, motivate and collaborate with others. Must be able to

effectively recognize the unique needs of patients of all ages, including

neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics. Must maintain a current

and thorough knowledge of nursing service policies, procedures and

philosophies. Must be able to prioritize and delegate effectively. Must be able to judge and problem solve based on situational assessment. Must

possess good inductive and deductive reasoning skills.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

Rivers Health is committed to providing excellent service to

our customers. Each and every interaction with your customers become an

opportunity to serve. Every employee is accountable for delivering an

excellent customer experience. Rivers Health Standards of

Performance pertain to: Attitude, Phone Etiquette, Customer Waiting, Call Lights, Wayfinding, Privacy, and Facility Appearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have stamina to work in an on-going stressful environment. Must

possess visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity. Must be able to

walk and stand for extended periods of time and from different hospital

units to units. Must be able to perform tasks, while using proper body

mechanics with the ability to lift, move and transfer patients. Must be

able to think quickly and perform multiple tasks.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

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