Director of Nursing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication:

Works collaboratively with center leadership on the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling, according to center policies, procedures and objectives
Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, the general public, and physicians

Patient Care:

Analyzes and evaluates nursing care to improve quality of care given
Coordinates patient-care activities with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide continuity of patient care
Assists Center staff in identifying and solving problems
Participates in primary care of patients as needed and oversees clinical areas to verify that patient needs are met
Enforces nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care
Work collaboratively with scheduling personnel to coordinate procedure scheduling
Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote quality patient care
Recommends revision of patient-care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and practices
Responds to emergency situations and maintains competency
Oversees all nursing activities during emergencies to ensure patient needs are met
Manages optimal patient and staff flow to prevent opportunities for healthcare-acquired and surgical site infections
Analyzes clinical documentation to ensure Center’s policies/procedures are followed
Supports and directs services provided based on policies and procedures, accreditation, and regulatory requirements

Staffing:

Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective scheduling practices
Assists with comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new clinical employees
Recommends continuing education opportunities for clinical staff to Center Leader. Assists in providing education as requested
Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
Prepares clinical staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care; reviews and adjusts assignments as needed based on daily activity
Ensure staff is cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment across all clinical areas.
Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs (as required)
Observes and evaluates the performance of all clinical personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care and services
Works with Center Leader to evaluate suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care
Interprets and enforces established Center policies and procedures

Safety:

Promotes adherence to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
Works with Center Leader to implement best practices and regulations adopted, to ensure safety in the workplace
Monitor the Center’s clinical environment and initiate methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficiencies
Oversees the care, cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment to maintain proper working conditions
Identifies and evaluates need for items relative to trends, center personnel requests, and positive patient outcomes.
Reports deficiencies to Center Leader
Able to identify and report deficiencies in services of contracted providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) to Center Leader
Works with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy/procedure compliance
Submit information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager, for preparation of risk management reports
Ensures OSHA requirements are met by healthcare team and necessary supplies are readily available

Financial and Materials Management:

Promotes cost containment and efficient use of center resources
Analyzes clinical areas and makes recommendations on purchasing equipment and supplies to provide optimum patient care within budget allowances
Assists in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets (as required)

General:

Actively participates in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
Shares input regarding short and long-term goals
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

If interested, please send your resume to Melissa Smith-Huff at msmith-huff@amsurg.com.