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Department Administrator

As a department administrator you will establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible for 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital's mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers.

Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital's primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

Special

Skills:

• Must be able to utilize independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of situations.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.
• Personal computer skills required.
• Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers.
• Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines. Computer skills required.

Responsibilities:

• Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice. Has highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, proven leadership ability and hospital operational ability, and ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing.
• Supervises Nursing staff.

Education, License/Certifications,

Experience:

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent minimum experience requirements.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  Five years' experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required with 2 years of progressive management experience in a hospital environment as a manager or full-time charge nurse/related position.
• Required Certifications/Licensure :
  Current Arizona Registered Nurse License and CPR.
• Required Course(S) Training:
  For Wound Care:
  Training in wound care and hyperbaric therapy from a nationally recognized provider
• Preferred Certifications/Registration:
  For Wound Care - WOCN