Director Of Nursing

Director Of Nursing

This exempt, onsite role is located at the Pavonia Surgery Center, in Union, NJ, which is part of Prism Vision Group.

Compensation Range: $92,912.40 - $/Annual (Dependent on Experience)

The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center.

This role reports to the Administrator.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies.

• Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center.

• Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures.

• Coordinates daily surgical schedules.

• Coordinates all facility staffing.

• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.

• Supervision and collection of all required records and reports.

• Remains an active member of the center committees as delegated by the governing body.

• Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management.

• Is an active part of management meetings.

• Assists in the development, implementation, and carry out of all Quality Assurance activities.

• Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff and is an active participant in guidance and other educational programs.

• Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards.

• Monitors and helps control department costs to maintain expenditures within allocations.

• Recommends the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to the governing body.

• Engages in benchmarking and quality studies related to the improving delivery of services/care.

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center.

• Interviewing, hiring, planning, and directing daily work.

• Performance appraisals.

• Conflict/grievance resolution.

• Oversight of the day to day Infection Control Program.

• Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits.

• Coordinates with building management for the receipt of required life safety reports.

• Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice.

• Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate.

• Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care.

• Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient.

• Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.

• Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices.

• Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party.

• Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts.

• Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed.

• Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting.

• Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging.

• Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports.

• Adheres to all center policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.

• Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice.

• Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

Able to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Qualification/Certifications/Licenses:

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program

• Current unrestricted State of New Jersey Nursing License

• BLS, ACLS

• Must have a minimum of 5 years nursing management experience.

• Must be detail oriented and well organized

• Must be able to multi-task

Working Conditions:

Environment:
This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Physical Demands:
This position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.