Sr Director Nursing -Emergency Services

Overview

This position has the responsibility of supporting the mission of the hospital by providing care to those most in need and by providing an environment of high-quality health care for all patients. This position is primarily responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations regarding patient care management, resource management, fiscal management, quality improvement and knowledge adherence to The Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations.

Must demonstrate the possession of knowledge and skills necessary to provide operational direction for designated areas of responsibility. Must demonstrate qualities of leadership, accountability and responsibility.

• Must demonstrate qualities of leadership, accountability and responsibility.
• Works with leadership to develop and track action plans when necessary
• Works with assigned departments to ensure active engagement with all quality colleagues and performance improvement initiatives
• Communicates to other department directors and leadership regarding occurrences, issues, findings, and risk management suggestions; provides feedback to directors at all levels in the effort to eliminate risk.
• Ensures all departments actively participate in facility surveillance rounds and are engaged in identifying resolutions to identified areas of concerns including escalation of concerns to senior leadership.
• When requested, adjusts personal schedule to meet departmental/unit needs.
• Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations.
• Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person.
• Adheres to infection control and employee health practices and policies.
• Collaborates with physicians and all healthcare providers regarding clinical aspects of patient care in an effort to ensure the provision of high-quality healthcare services by the departments.
• Employee shall conform to regulatory, customer and organizational requirements.
• Must demonstrate willingness to work in cooperation with and support of others
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and assists in the resolution of conflict among healthcare care team members, patients and families.
• Service 12
• Must demonstrate the possession of knowledge and skills necessary to provide operational direction for the departments served.
• Participates and documents leadership rounding at assigned times
• Demonstrates the Guest Service Standards as set forth by FMOLHS. Sets expectations for departmental team members, monitors and evaluates adherence to these requirements.
• Maintains professional appearance, according to job requirements, at all times.
• Demonstrates Community Service by Participation in hospital related activities.
• Develops positive relationships between the hospital and community agencies, special interest and civic groups, and professional affiliations by acting as a hospital representative. Works through civic groups and public education activities to improve community health and foster the hospital's image as a leader in the health care industry.
• Adheres to hospital policy on usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time.
• Demonstrates competence and accuracy in all work tasks, including those directly and indirectly related to patient care, consistently providing nurse care according to physician's orders and in conformance to established standards of care and administrative policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the referral process and use of multidisciplinary resources to meet patient needs; maintains at all times, appropriate channels of communication and harmonious relations with other healthcare providers.
• Maintains operational oversight for entire division by being accessible via phone/pager 24 hours a day
• Represents FMOLHS by serving on community volunteer boards and /or committees.
• Maintains visibility in departments by consistent rounding.
• Performance Improvement
• Must demonstrate ability to function consistently under stress.
• Recommends revisions to new or existing policies and procedures to prevent future occurrences; recommends ways to eliminate risks through organization, equipment, or other changes; reviews and revises facility policies as appropriate to maintain adherence to current standards and requirements.
• Makes recommendations to the Senior Leadership team and leadership for adjustments in processes and systems to meet and maintain compliance, quality and service standards.
• Assists departments in meeting regulatory standards
• Promotes and encourages the growth and development of staff members by encouraging their participation in approved continuing education activities such as professional conferences, seminars, and workshops. Advocates continuing education as a means of promoting the high-quality services provided by all departmental personnel.
• Develops, tracks and reports on quality metrics, outcomes and scorecards.
• Supports and develops programs to meet the FMOLHS quality journey.
• Reviews and controls the efficient procurement and use of equipment.…