JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the assigned nursing unit(s). Makes decisions, within guidelines, that could seriously affect the division, department and/or GHS System’s financial and performance objectives and strategic results. Monitors the budget for area. Direct reports include supervisors, and staff employees including responsibility for performance reviews, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations. Performs job for the age population served as defined in the department’s scope of service.
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- CRITERIA A: Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.
- CRITERIA B: Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interests Guidelines, and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.
- CRITERIA C: Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.
- CRITERIA D: Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in performance improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance.
- CRITERIA E: Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.
- CRITERIA F: Leadership - Employee demonstrates effective leadership by developing standards of performance, determining areas of responsibility and accountability and delegating authority.
- CRITERIA G: Operations Management - Employee demonstrates the ability to give clear and concise instructions as to assignment objectives and methods, and reviews results at all critical points.
- CRITERIA H: Performance Management - Employee demonstrates an awareness of employees’ development needs to improve work effectiveness, and insures that training and related programs are available to meet these needs.
- CRITERIA I: Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.
JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:
- Ensures that objectives of the departments are administered.
- Maintains an organized department to ensure efficiency, accuracy of work, and information flow.
- Demonstrates effectiveness in managing the activities of the department.
- Demonstrates effectiveness in controlling the daily activities of the departments.
- Ensures that quality, patient focused care is provided.
- Maintains staffing levels appropriate for patient census and acuity.
- Implements strategies for resolving patient care problems with other members of the health care team.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior management experience preferred.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Unit-specific training courses completed within 6 months in position.
National certification in area of expertise strongly preferred.
SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Current Louisiana Nursing License.
Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of related accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Employee development and performance management skills.
HIPAA REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, employee health records, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality data, patient financial information, patient billing 3rd party, patient related complaints, information related to patient location, religious beliefs, employee prescriptions, and/or investigatory.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers medications/blood products, receives orders for patients, validates patients for any procedure/surgery, transports, monitors or observes patients for procedures including infusion pumps, monitors clinical alarms, and collects blood samples.
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