Director - FT - Days - Medical MT 4th Floor
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Location: Edinburg, TX 78542
Description:
DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days
Summary:
FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.
VISION:
Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the assigned department(s), 4th MT and RMSE on a twenty-four hour basis. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities, including fiscal, material and human resource management. Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures, as well as making suggestions for revision of same. Maintains open communication with all nursing staff to promote improvement in performance. Maintains open communication with fellow Directors, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. Assumes responsibility of administrative supervisor as needed. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
BSN required
Current registered nurse's license in the State of Texas
Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
Job requires cross training to like areas
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Good written and verbal communication skills required.
Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of management level experience in healthcare, which includes both supervisory and financial
responsibilities preferred.
Knowledge of clinical nursing practice, equivalent to that which would be acquired by completing a regionally accredited degree program in nursing.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job are typically acquired through a minimum of five years progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in Hospital setting, including previous leadership experience.
Must demonstrate ability to resolve conflict, motivate staff and interact with superiors peers and subordinates in a direct and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
Provides effective leadership to the assigned department(s) of responsibility.
Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
Responsible and accountable for departmental quality measures to include (nursing-domain) Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS), core measure and other Value Based Purchasing (VBP) parameters.
Consistently meets or exceeds staffing productivity targets
Meets payroll, staffing and other committee deadlines
Ensures that clinical areas and staff are in full compliance with such rules and regulations.
Determines the qualifications and competence of departmental unlicensed personnel
Continuously assesses and improves the department's quality of care performance.
Performs human resource responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments, resolution of employee concerns, disciplinary counseling, terminations, and employee morale.
Monitor the process and outcomes to ensure adherence to appropriate state and federal regulations as well as all program policies and procedures.
Provide clinical guidance to staff related to all clinical requirements including medical necessity and processing of prior authorizations.
Review revise implement and communicate policy workflow and organizational changes to clinical staff.
Communicate policy workflow and organizational changes all staff.
Coordinate and lead assigned multidisciplinary team meeting and case review process.
Direct supervise orientation and ongoing in-service/continuing education programs for clinical staff.
Conduct performance evaluations on all clinical staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of all business documents and correspondence.
Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and families in an effective manner. Exhibits tact, enthusiasm and patience. Must be sensitive to cultural issues.
Provides for orientation, in-service education training, and continuing education of all persons in the department(s).
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations including conducting regular quality reviews of clinical services authorized and competency assessments for clinical staff.
Attend and participate in meetings as required.
Assist in identifying community resources and other supports available to meet medical and non-medical needs of the clients and their families
Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES:
(Chain-of-command)
1. Assistant Chief Nursing Officer 2. Chief Nursing Officer
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.
AGE SPECIFIC:
Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):
A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.
The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:
Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
Yes
Kneeling
Yes
Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
Yes
Walking
Yes
Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
Yes
Standing/Squatting
Yes
Straight pulling
Yes
Sitting
Yes
Pulling hand over hand
Yes
Pushing
Yes
Repeated bending
Yes
Stooping/Bending
Yes
Reaching above shoulder
Yes
Climbing Stairs
Yes
Simple grasping
Yes
Climbing Ladders
No
Dual simultaneous grasping
Yes
Depth Perceptions needed
Yes
Ability to see
Yes
Identify Colors
Yes
Operating office equipment
Yes
Twisting
Yes
Operating mechanical equipment
Yes
Crawling
No
Ability to read and write
Yes
Ability to Count
Yes
Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
Yes
Operating Personal Vehicle
Yes
Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
Yes
Other: Ability to deal with stress
Yes
OSHA Category
III
B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.
C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.
D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW
Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3
Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3
Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2
Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2
Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3
Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2
Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3
Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3
Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3
Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3
Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3
I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.
If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.
Employee Signature: Date:
Transfer/Hire Date Effective: .
Summary:
FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt
MISSION STATEMENT:
Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.
VISION:
Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients in the assigned department(s), 4th MT and RMSE on a twenty-four hour basis. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities, including fiscal, material and human resource management. Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures, as well as making suggestions for revision of same. Maintains open communication with all nursing staff to promote improvement in performance. Maintains open communication with fellow Directors, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Nursing Officer. Assumes responsibility of administrative supervisor as needed. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing required
BSN required
Current registered nurse's license in the State of Texas
Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
Job requires cross training to like areas
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Good written and verbal communication skills required.
Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred
JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of management level experience in healthcare, which includes both supervisory and financial
responsibilities preferred.
Knowledge of clinical nursing practice, equivalent to that which would be acquired by completing a regionally accredited degree program in nursing.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job are typically acquired through a minimum of five years progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in Hospital setting, including previous leadership experience.
Must demonstrate ability to resolve conflict, motivate staff and interact with superiors peers and subordinates in a direct and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
Provides effective leadership to the assigned department(s) of responsibility.
Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
Responsible and accountable for departmental quality measures to include (nursing-domain) Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS), core measure and other Value Based Purchasing (VBP) parameters.
Consistently meets or exceeds staffing productivity targets
Meets payroll, staffing and other committee deadlines
Ensures that clinical areas and staff are in full compliance with such rules and regulations.
Determines the qualifications and competence of departmental unlicensed personnel
Continuously assesses and improves the department's quality of care performance.
Performs human resource responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments, resolution of employee concerns, disciplinary counseling, terminations, and employee morale.
Monitor the process and outcomes to ensure adherence to appropriate state and federal regulations as well as all program policies and procedures.
Provide clinical guidance to staff related to all clinical requirements including medical necessity and processing of prior authorizations.
Review revise implement and communicate policy workflow and organizational changes to clinical staff.
Communicate policy workflow and organizational changes all staff.
Coordinate and lead assigned multidisciplinary team meeting and case review process.
Direct supervise orientation and ongoing in-service/continuing education programs for clinical staff.
Conduct performance evaluations on all clinical staff.
Maintain the confidentiality of all business documents and correspondence.
Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and families in an effective manner. Exhibits tact, enthusiasm and patience. Must be sensitive to cultural issues.
Provides for orientation, in-service education training, and continuing education of all persons in the department(s).
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations including conducting regular quality reviews of clinical services authorized and competency assessments for clinical staff.
Attend and participate in meetings as required.
Assist in identifying community resources and other supports available to meet medical and non-medical needs of the clients and their families
Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES:
(Chain-of-command)
1. Assistant Chief Nursing Officer 2. Chief Nursing Officer
CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.
AGE SPECIFIC:
Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):
A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.
The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:
Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
Yes
Kneeling
Yes
Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
Yes
Walking
Yes
Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
Yes
Standing/Squatting
Yes
Straight pulling
Yes
Sitting
Yes
Pulling hand over hand
Yes
Pushing
Yes
Repeated bending
Yes
Stooping/Bending
Yes
Reaching above shoulder
Yes
Climbing Stairs
Yes
Simple grasping
Yes
Climbing Ladders
No
Dual simultaneous grasping
Yes
Depth Perceptions needed
Yes
Ability to see
Yes
Identify Colors
Yes
Operating office equipment
Yes
Twisting
Yes
Operating mechanical equipment
Yes
Crawling
No
Ability to read and write
Yes
Ability to Count
Yes
Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
Yes
Operating Personal Vehicle
Yes
Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
Yes
Other: Ability to deal with stress
Yes
OSHA Category
III
B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.
C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.
D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW
Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3
Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3
Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2
Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2
Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3
Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2
Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3
Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3
Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3
Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3
Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3
I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.
If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.
Employee Signature: Date:
Transfer/Hire Date Effective: .