Director of Nursing-CAH Job Stanley North Dakota USA,Nursing

Location: Stanley

Position Summary

The CAH Director is responsible for creating an environment of patient-focused quality care and teamwork, training new staff and providing leadership to our hospital nursing team.

Qualifications and Requirements

License and Certifications

Required:
- Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State of North Dakota
- American Heart Association BLS certification
- ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
Educational Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English and specifically be able to understand and instruct nursing services personnel and follow written and oral directions.
Experience Requirements:
- Hospital experience preferred
- Supervisory experience preferred

Special Skills or Training

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Able to work efficiently under time constraints
Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team
Able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously

Physical Requirements

Lifting: up to 80 pounds
Standing: 7 or more hours per shift
Walking: 7 or more hours per shift
Reaching: 5 or more hours per shift
Grasping: 7 or more hours per shift
Hand Coordination: 7 or more hours per shift
Pushing & Pulling: 6 or more hours per shift
Ability to Distinguish Smells, Tastes, and Temperatures
Ability to See Call Lights and Hear and Respond to Pages
Ability to Remain Calm Under Stress

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure continual delivery of high quality nursing care.

Adopt and implement innovative nursing practices to improve our facility.

Help in recruiting, select and guide nursing staff.

Ensure that nursing staff remains in compliance with professional development and regulatory standards.

Maintain a healthy, collaborative team environment.

Mentor new nurses.

Make sure all hospital nursing employees scheduled have current licenses, certifications, and training.

Establish standards of nursing care for the unit, applying evidence-based standards and health care research.

Monitor patient care to ensure it meets the facility's standards.

Ability to work the hospital/ER to help fulfill open shifts, when willing and able.

Review patient records to analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the care provided by the unit.

Consult provider if there are any questions or concerns about a patient's care.

Address any questions or complaints brought forward by patients or their families.

Ensure the department is well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment.

Assist in creating training and staff development programs.

Direct, manage and oversee sleep labs.

Represent the unit's interests if the staff has questions or concerns, if there are recommendations concerning changes or improvements or decisions under consideration by the facility's leadership.

Report all accidents and incidents appropriately.

Know and comply with Patients'/Residents' Rights rules and promptly report patient/resident/family complaints appropriately.

Ensure patients are free from abuse, mistreatment and neglect. Report any such instance appropriately.

Attend and participate in orientation, unit/facility training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings, and education courses as instructed to further improve knowledge and skills.

Maintain patient confidentiality.

Demonstrate adaptability to changes in technology and in the healthcare environment.

Demonstrate strong commitment to customer service.

Treat Patients, Residents, Visitors and Co‑Workers with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.

Have a positive attitude; be willing to accept change; follow facility rules, regulations and job assignments; accept suggestions well for work improvement; perform well with minimum supervision; do what is requested without complaint; cooperate with supervisor and administration, showing respect at all times; speak well of company and job.

Lack of absences and tardiness; request changes to schedule infrequently; give timely notice of absences; take allowed time for breaks; willingly come in when called.

Follow company dress code.

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