Director Of Nursing, Lsh Nursing Admin

Overview

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence
. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit
. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance
. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION
:
Lanier Campus

DEPARTMENT
: LAN - NURSING ADMIN

SCHEDULE
:
Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift

Provides line management for assigned inpatient and/or outpatient areas/departments. Facilitates inter and intra-departmental communication and collaboration. Ensures the delivery of quality patient care. Ensures Department meets regulatory/accreditation standards. Manages department within established budgetary parameters. Represents the hospital in various local, state and regional activities. 24 hour accountability for operation of nursing units to include oversight of scheduling, staffing, and patient assignments.

Serves as physician liaison. Provides patient satisfaction oversight. Provides core measure oversight. Ensures quality improvement and patient safety measures are addressed and maintained. Initiates cost savings activities. Supports patient care and promotes optimal patient outcomes by providing: new employee orientation; unit specific orientation; ongoing in-service education; competency assessment and skill validation. Assists in developing, evaluating, and revising standards, policies and procedures.

Oversight of quality indicators. Maintains an atmosphere which ensures South Georgia Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently met. Oversees position management.

Education, licensure, and certification:
Current RN license in State of Georgia. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field required. Current CPR certification. Six (6) years of experience in nursing, including supervisory / leadership experience required. Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of diverse individuals and groups both internal and external to organization. Ability to lead and develop others individually and as a team, and to be an effective team member.

Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques with minimal direction and appropriate collaboration. Demonstrates strong verbal, written and behavioral communication skills. Demonstrates current knowledge of patient care, leadership, and management principles. Ability to operate various equipment (e.g. office, telecommunications, etc.).

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