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JOB DESCRIPTION
Directs the department's activities and resources to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Essential Functions:
- Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization. - Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
- Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
- Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
- Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
- Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
- Promotes care coordination as measured by participation in Case Management meetings and LOS and participation with other health care disciplines.
- Evaluates and improves the safety of nursing care provided as measured by fall rate, pressure ulcer rate and infections (UTI, BSI, VAP).
Minimum Education:
- Associates Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Master's Degree in related field preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
- CPI preferred
- Current RN license to practice in NC
Minimum Work Experience:
- Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Registered Nurse
- One (1) year in a nursing leadership role preferred.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, and apply these skills in clinical and managerial situations.
- Effective communication skills with the medical staff, Executive Director, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Nursing Officer and other administrative directors, personnel and patients.
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