Director of Nursing MedSurg/Emergency Department
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Exempt, Salary

The Director of Nursing integrates core values and beliefs to achieve quality care, improve nurse engagement and increase nurse retention.  It is expected that this Director can comfortably manage the entire department, focusing on enhancing emergency and trauma skills, education, process, policy and procedures.

Essential Functions
Serve as a liaison between staff, physicians, Clinical Mangers, and CNO.
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.
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.
Design, implement, and continually evaluate deficiencies identified in surveys.
Regularly attend meetings and make recommendations for improvements in patient care.
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.
Serve as a spokesperson for nursing matters and represent the hospital with professional nursing and related organizations.
Oversee operations of Infusion Clinic and assure competency and Evidence Based Practice.
Mentor, train, supervise, and complete annual evaluations and competencies for all employees within your department.
Responsible annually for the implementation, review, revision, and management of department policies, procedures, workflows, job descriptions, and other essential documents unspecified.
Responsible for the annual review, revision, and implementation of department specific scopes of service.
Responsible for the fiscal operation of the department. Assist in the development of the annual budget which includes preparing operating expenses and capital budget requests.
Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of all department specific contracts and agreements. Notify administration of any changes, renewals, or terminations prior to the renewal or termination date.
Responsible for the monitoring and timely approval of timecards, time off requests, sick leave, contract labor hours, etc., to ensure an accurate biweekly payroll process.
Understand and adhere to quality metrics; ensure department staff understand and participate in quality improvement efforts, measurements, and implementation.
Assure the department’s compliance with all regulatory statues, standards, issues, agencies, and accrediting bodies.
Interview, evaluate candidates, and hire new employees in collaboration with Human Resources and established hospital guidelines.
Maintain accurate department records and statistics.
Actively participate in committees and meetings as requested.
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 three (3) months of hire or transfer.
Three (3) years of experience in Emergency and/or MedSurg experience required.
One (1) year of management experience required.
Knowledgeable of current nursing trends and practices.

Skills and Expectations
Kind and professional demeanor.
Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
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.
Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures.
Understand and adhere to Code of Conduct.
Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.

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 position 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 throughout the shift.

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