Director Trauma and Critical​/Progressive Care RN

Director Trauma and Critical/Progressive Care RN

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Under general direction of My Michigan Health Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, the System Director of Trauma, Critical/Progressive Care is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the operations and staff (clinical and non-clinical) of the respective division while maintaining effective business relationships which promote the services of the department. This position has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing care to ensure optimal patient health outcomes in their respective divisions.

This position links nursing management with nursing care through the application of organizational and nursing service policies and procedures. Additionally, the director uses the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements to guide leadership and practice. The Director attains knowledge and competence reflective of current nursing practice; promotes innovation and futuristic thinking by incorporating evidence based practice and research findings.

• (25%) Responsible for the selection and retention of qualified nurse managers in accordance with defined needs and organizational objectives. Is a resource for managers in selecting employees.
• (25%) Collaborates with physicians, other members of administration, community agencies, and other health care facilities in planning for coordinated services to the patient.
• (15%) Plans, develops, and implements programs for orientation, staff development, and continuing education/competency of employees in cooperation with the department of education and the unit managers.
• (15%) Serves on appropriate Medical Center(s) and system committees as appointed.
• (10%) Recruits nursing service employees to medical staff, medical, and nursing shared governance committees and councils to provide for participation in development of policies, procedures and decision making affecting patient care and outcomes.
• (10%) Responsible for annual written job performance evaluations for all managers in their division with input into clinical supervisor evaluations. Provides direction for their continued growth and development.

• Establishes, monitors, and supports the standards of nursing practice within My Michigan Medical Center as part of the continuous quality improvement process.
• Establishes the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures that are compatible with Medical Center goals in their division.
• Participates in the development of philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures for respective division that are congruent with Medical Center strategic plan and goals.
• Responsible for leading hiring, disciplining, and discharging employees within areas of responsibility according to Medical Center policy and procedure.
• Supports nursing research projects.
• Works to develop and approve annual capital and operating budgets for nursing service departments.
• Participates in the development of community education health programs.
• Serves on community boards.
• Participates in both salaried and contract problem‑solving grievances, mutual interest meetings, and negotiations of union contracts, when applicable to their area of responsibility.
• Defines lines of authority, responsibility, and communications within areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining open lines of communication in the nursing service departments across the continuum of care.
• Responds in a timely and appropriate manner to problems noted/reported by medical staff, employees, patients, and members of the community.
• Responsible for collaborating with other departments including service lines and My Michigan Health member sites regarding use of educational resources, support services, facilities planning and materials management, including the integration of consistent nursing leadership and care across the continuum of care.
• Meets on a regular scheduled basis with nursing management and nursing service personnel to maintain open communication and to disseminate information.
• Maintains knowledge of the role that government plays in health care and its effect on that care.
• Assures compliance with the Joint Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) standards.
• Takes an active role in the regular nursing management meetings to influence the direction of nursing service.
• Actively leads/participates in appropriate meetings.
• Plans and develops new programs and facility renovation as appropriate.
• Collaborates with appropriate Service Line(s) on programmatic needs for education, training, and facility planning that advances specialty care in the respective service.
• Supports the growth strategies of Critical Care Medicine including in the academic practice setting.
• Participates on or leads nursing service committees as appointed by vice…