Dir- Nursing

Nursing Director

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Mayo Hospital

Department:
Medical Surgical Unit

Position is located:
Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Work Type:
Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40 Hour/Week

Work Schedule:

7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Exempt:
Yes

Summary:

The Inpatient Nursing Director is responsible for all operations of the Medical Surgical and Obstetrics (OB) Departments. The Inpatient Nursing Director contributes to the long-term growth and viability of the hospital/Northern Light Health, ensures high-quality, cost-effective patient care, addresses issues of customer satisfaction and human resources management

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to governmental and industry specific regulations/laws. Maintains current knowledge of organization's policies and procedures.
• Maintains and safeguards confidentiality of information, including patient, personnel, and organizational data/records.
• Provides prompt and effective service to internal and external customers.
• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data per business needs.
• Assists with staff education and training as appropriate.
• Develops budgetary goals and/or is mindful of financial performance targets.
• Identifies, pursues, and achieves previously established personal, team, and organizational goals.
• Maintains a safe environment for healthcare workers, patients, and/or visitors complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reviews, documents and addresses all incidents and safety violations within area of responsibility; reports all lost time due to reported work injuries within 24 hours to local HR BP or Safety contact; supports and facilitates open and non-punitive communication among Northern Light Health employees, non-employed healthcare workers, patients and visitors, reporting and addressing patient and environmental safety concerns.
• Directly leads work efforts of subordinates and/or peers.
• Attends education sessions, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities to enhance or gain new skills.
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures.
• Develops rapport and strong working relationship with external organizations and communities.
• Participates in research activities and studies.
• Actively works to identify, mitigate, and prevent risks.
• Drafting, refining, implementing, and tracking strategic plans and goals.
• Leverages software and/or hardware relative to job function.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Work with members of the team or department in an effective and efficient manner. Shares knowledge and serves as a resource in a team environment.
• Reviews paperwork, files, or reports of various departments, vendors, patients, and other staff to ensure integrity of data and adherence to organizational and governmental standards.
• Manages relationships with vendors at level commensurate with position.
• Provides community benefits through involvement and engagement with outside organization and events.
• Ensures all functions related to customer service supports the department, member organization, and patient related goals.
• Engages in various operational responsibilities to support department and organization.
• Integrates management and delivery of comprehensive healthcare services.
• Cleans assigned areas and/or equipment. May include trash removal, disinfecting of clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Performs tasks of a clinical nature within scope of assigned duties and clinical expertise.
• Records, maintains, distributes, and prepares documents or information.
• Manages / maintains electronic health records in accordance with confidentiality standards and policies.
• Demonstrates and applies understanding of equipment's usage and maintenance relative to job function.
• Performs general office tasks associated with the operations of department and/or organization.
• Follows established procedures and standards to limit the spread of infection.
• Manages inventory, which may include re-stocking, back ordering, purchasing, and returning.
• Attends and participates in meetings.
• Researches, identifies, and/or purchases items pertinent to the position.
• Works towards established performance indicators consistently.
• Provides logistic, financial, emotional support and guidance to patients.
• Works to meet patient's psychological, emotional, or physical needs.
• Identifies and advocates for improvement to processes within the department and organization when identified.
• Coordinates, drives, and tracks key projects as assigned.
• Performs tasks according to established guidelines to ensure quality goals and standards are met.
• Understands and follows QC policies and procedures. Verifies that the proper QC is performed before reporting patient…