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Dir- Birthing Center/RN

Northern Light Inland Hospital • Waterville, ME, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Northern Light Inland Hospital

Department: OB-GYN Unit

Position is located: Inland Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary:

The Nursing Director has fiscal and operational responsibility and accountability for standards of care and service within specified clinical areas/units. He/she provides leadership for improving patient care, planning, staff performance, systems improvements, and teaching. Works with the Medical Director to develop and evaluate standards of care and practice for identified patient populations. The Nursing Director participates in the setting and implementation of the organization's goals, priorities, and strategies and works with other disciplines and groups to provide the highest quality of care across the system. The Nursing Director is responsible for the development of staff within their department.

Responsibilities:

Effectively manages Nursing personnel.
Recruits, interviews and selects staff based on established recruitment processes.
Provides leadership and direction in implementation of organizational strategic goals and objectives.
Develops implements and evaluates unit policies, procedures and goals, which are consistent with department and organizational goals.
Completes regular performance evaluations for each staff member, conducts evaluations for new staff members prior to completion of probationary period.
Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills.
Develops implements and evaluates unit-staffing plans to meet the patient’s needs.
Successfully directs the operations of the Nursing Unit.
Develops in collaboration with support services a plan to ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
Develops, justifies and maintains a fiscal plan (budget).
Monitors patient revenues, expenses and operating expenses (capital expense items, salaries) and provides reports to finance department as directed.
Assures that the Nursing facilities and equipment meet necessary standards and monitors utilization of equipment.
Creates an environment that fosters open communication and assures decision making at the point of service.
Plans and conducts departmental staff meetings as needed.
Accountable and responsible for continuous quality and regulatory management directives including CMS, AOA, OSHA, etc.
Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Department’s Quality Improvement efforts from both the customer and the system approach.
Provides environment for effective patient care.
Provides input and standards in formulating patient care policies and procedures for the Nursing Department and the organization; works with the medical Staff to coordinate Medical and Nursing management of patient care.
Assures quality and appropriateness of patient care.
Facilitates and monitors activities related to patient care and sets standards for accurate reporting and recording of nursing procedures.
Evaluates the delivery of nursing services through assessment, planning, intervention, re-evaluation, written documentation, observation and comparison to established standards.
Communicates with patients, significant others and health care professionals regarding care to the patient.
Supports education and staff development.
Provides for professional growth and development of nursing staff and establishes climate conducive to meeting educational needs and efforts of the Nursing Department.
Cooperates with clinical instructors in planning, implementing and evaluation of students’ clinical experience.
Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs; attends meetings, workshops and conventions to enrich personal knowledge, growth and skill in providing age clinical care for patients.
Participates in committees in patient care, hospital and system wide or professional organizations.
Models Northern Light Health values and Standards of Behavior in the performance of work duties.
Works closely with the other nursing directors to ensure coverage as well as affect the implementation of administrative decisions.
Complies with Hospital Hand Hygiene Standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

BLS Required.

Competencies and Skills

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
Develops Self and Others: Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability.

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