SUMMARY: The Clinics Nursing Director is responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care within the provider-based clinics for MCHD. The nursing director is well skilled in communicating with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines in order to achieve quality outcomes in patient care. They are a working manager and expected to be able to step in as needed to assist the team. This leader responds quickly and accurately to changes in patient conditions, department workflow, and unexpected circumstances. The clinic nurse director is responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring innovative clinical initiatives to achieve efficiency and regulatory compliance. They are self-directed and self-motivated. This leader plans and conducts work with minimal direction and reports needs and progress of work to the Chief Nursing Officer.
Responsibilities and Duties include:
- Supports and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, values & standards, and mission.
- Directs and coordinates various personnel functions including hiring, performance evaluations, competencies, and promotions. This individual should be able to translate higher-level goals and objectives into specific job expectations for each team member.
- Coordinates day-to-day nurse staff operations. Supervises adherence to standards through observation, medical record review, feedback and other appropriate resources.
- Has a good understanding of departmental finances and the influence nursing workflow and documentation has on reimbursement. The leader utilizes operational and financial reports to analyze progress and make appropriate strategic planning recommendations.
- Understands regulatory compliance. Directs employees and/or engages in interdepartmental collaboration to ensure regulatory requirements and contract deliverables are met. Is knowledgeable in RHC regulatory mandates.
- Participates in the organization's overall quality control program. Evaluates programs, reporting tools, and workflow designs to improve patient outcomes
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Registered Nurse. BSN or proof of BSN enrollment with the expectation to acquire BSN within 1 year.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of five years nursing experience. Supervisory experience strongly preferred.LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Current Texas RN license or RN Compact licensure. Current CPR certification.OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of accreditation process. Knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals
