Actively participate in interviewing and hiring new personnel.
Provide objective staff evaluations in a timely manner.
Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, Clinical Mangers, and CNO.
Encourage personal and professional growth among staff members.
Effectively respond to challenges in a positive manner and with a high degree of problem solving and cooperation.
Collaborate with the CNO, Clinical Manager, and staff to prepare annual departmental goals and objectives.
Establish a high standard of care
Ensure ongoing performance improvement processes and assures compliance with competency and Evidence Based Practice focusing in the Med Surg / Infusion Clinic aspects of the department and collaborating with ED/Trauma Director.
Advises medical staff, department heads, and hospital administrators in matters related to nursing services.
Implement staffing plan and provide direct patient care on a regularly scheduled basis.
Coordinate new employee orientation, and work with HR to coordinate, recruit, and retain staff.
Develop and recommend Med Surg/Infusion Clinic/ED/Trauma operating and capital budgets with a focus on Med Surg/Infusion Clinic, ensuring department operates within those budgets.
Maintain HIPAA.
Design, implement, and continually evaluate deficiencies identified in surveys.
Regularly attend meetings and make recommendations for improvements in patient care.
Support nursing care standards through adherence to policies and procedures.
Manage policies and procedures related to Med Surg/Infusion Clinic with annual evaluations in collaboration with the ED/Trauma Director.
Assure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Meet Conditions of Participation.
Establish, control, and maintain an adequate level of required supplies and equipment. Monitor, evaluate, and correct departmental equipment malfunctions or breakdowns, following proper facility procedures.
Consult with CNO and HR prior to implementing disciplinary actions.
Meet productivity expectations.
Serve as a spokesperson for nursing matters and represents the hospital with profession nursing and related organizations.
Oversee operations of Infusion Clinic and assure competency and Evidence Based Practice.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school required.
Master’s degree preferred.
A current, unencumbered Colorado license required.
Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC and/or PALS required within six (6) months of hire or transferred.
Infusion Clinic Certification required within six (6) months of hire
One (1) year of ED/Critical Care experience required.
One (1) year of management experience preferred.
Knowledgeable of current nursing trends and practices.
Skills and Expectations
Kind and professional demeanor.
Professional and well-groomed appearance, including during on call hours.
Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
Adherence to ALL confidentiality procedures and policies.
Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:
Must be able to remain in a stationary positon 50% of the time.
Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs up to 80% of the shift.
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