40 hpw
Job Description:Duties/Responsibilities:- Promotes the philosophy, mission, goals and objectives of the institution and nursing department.
- Participates in coordinating and integrating patient care services both intra and interdepartmental.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department including flow.
- Actively participates in developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support patient care on the unit.
- Responsible for all human resource activities such as hiring, terminations, evaluating and corrective action.
- Participates in recommending a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff to provide patient care at all times on the patient care unit. Responsible for staffing 24 hours per day.
- Participates in the determination of qualifications and competence of nursing personnel and support personnel in the patient care unit.
- Participates in orienting and providing in-service training and continuing education for staff in the patient care unit.
- Participates in continuously assessing and improving the performance of care and services provided on the patient care unit.
- Maintains quality control programs for the patient care unit.
- Participates in recommending space and resources needed by the patient care unit.
- Participates in recommending new services that could be provided in the patient care unit (strategic planning) for multiple departments..
- Responsible for planning, developing and implementing educational programs in collaboration with staff education for staff.
- Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of unit Salary and expense budget.
- Demonstrates commitment to improvement of department and organization as a whole
- Participates in Continuous Process Improvement Initiatives within department
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Experience/Knowledge/skills Required:- Three to five years previous/recent medical/surgical nurse experience.
- Three to five years recent charge nurse experience.
Education Required:- BSN in Nursing is required
- Master degree strongly encouraged
Registration/Certification:- Current RN Massachusetts License.
- Certification in specialty area preferred.
- Current ACLS and BLS required
Physical/Environmental Requirements:This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 - 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.
Pay Range: $125,000.00 USD - $188,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
