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Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Aultman Clinical Unit Director (RN) is a professional nurse whose primary responsibility is to provide supervision and hold staff accountable, as well as leadership. Concentration on the day-to-day operations of a specified clinical unit(s) is their priority. The Director is responsible for operational budgets and planning. They provide input into strategic and long-term planning. The Unit Director reports to an Executive Director or Vice President and may have an assistant manager(s).

Areas of Oversight Summary

Memorial 5 North is currently a 25-bed step-down/telemetry medical unit that provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for a diverse adult population. The unit is equipped to manage a variety of medical conditions and treatments, including cardiac monitoring, oxygen supplementation, blood administration, and other acute care interventions. Common diagnoses on 5 North include GI bleed, pneumonia, and sepsis. Patients requiring inotropic therapy for cardiac or renal diseases may be maintained. In acute situations, appropriate interventions may be initiated for stabilization with subsequent timely transfer to an intensive care unit. 5 North is committed to maintaining a culture of accountability, patient safety, and continuous improvement while supporting efficient throughput and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with BSN required and MSN preferred.

• Current, valid unencumbered OBN or multistate license to practice registered nursing pursuant to Section 4723.11 of Ohio Revised Code.

• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

• Advanced educational and experiential qualifications with consideration of the following:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience.
  • Understanding of the organization's scope and complexity and the position's responsibility.
  • Knowledge of the scope and complexity of the nursing care needs of the major populations served, as well as the culturally diverse and special needs of the population.
  • Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
  • Maintain membership in a professional nursing organization required.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Certified Nurse in Critical Care (CNCC) certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained in accordance with organizational standards. Training classes are sponsored by the Education and Development Department.

Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication and interacts appropriately and professionally with patients, visitors, colleagues, physicians, students, and all others.

• Must be able to resolve and mediate conflicts.

• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and resources while exhibiting appropriate time management skills.

• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.

• Demonstrates effective leadership and coaching of colleagues to positively effect patient outcomes.

• Adaptability to changing work environments or needs.

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.

Department Skills

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Develops expectations for colleagues and fosters a culture of mentoring and coaching colleagues.

• Respects patients' rights and responsibilities, demonstrates respect for the patients' culture, language, customs, and beliefs, demonstrates the use of age-specific principles in communicating and educating patients, and serve as a patient and family advocate.

• Coordinates nursing services with the services of other healthcare disciplines and monitors initiatives involving care coordination.

• Promotes and holds colleagues accountable to use HRO tools and tones for high reliability and is committed to workplace safety.

• Identifies key performance indicators, develops/implements strategies based on evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, and continually monitors metrics.

• Participates in the recruitment and selection process.

• Responsible for effective retention strategy at the department level.

• Completes colleague evaluations with input from assistant managers.

• Participates and promotes growth of professional development of colleagues.

• Holds colleagues accountable for completion of education, competency, and orientation.

• Participates in planning, forecasting, and meeting budget for assigned cost center(s) while explaining financial variances.

• Responsible for department budget and makes decisions for operational planning.

• Focuses on the day-to-day operations of the department.

• Responsible for staffing and scheduling of colleagues within their assigned cost center(s) and providing hands-on assistance or coverage as needed.

• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, including career planning;

• Participates and provides input in strategic planning.

• Facilitates participation of staff in organizational and unit-based decision-making councils and/or committees.

• Maintains continual regulatory readiness.

• Must adhere to the RN job description and competencies.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

• Promotes Aultman RESPECT values to foster a healthy work environment, while maintaining an environment of fairness and inclusivity.

• Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Promise, ACE.
  • Act - Meet with staff monthly.
  • Communicate - Share information.
  • Engage - Include colleagues in change initiatives.

• Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Values.
  • Live our Mission - Demonstrate and support our mission and values in our day-to-day leadership.
  • Think Strategically - Understand and communicate the vision and strategy.
  • Lead with Integrity - Earn and give trust by being direct, truthful and admitting when wrong.
  • Expect Excellence - Focus, align and build effective teams by attracting and retaining top talent.
  • Inspire to Make a Difference - Set personal examples of good work ethic and motivation.
  • Achieve Success - Set goals and motivate the team toward greater commitment to those goals

Working Conditions

Work eight hours a day. This unit requires 24/7 coverage.

Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.

Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and two holidays a year, in a group rotation

Hybrid/WFH schedule available

Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage

Cross training in all areas in the department is required.

On call coverage is assigned to cover the department schedule

Staff may be assigned to different locations within the foundation

Travel within a "XX" mile radius is required

• 24/7 responsibility for unit/department(s).

• On call rotation required.

• Flexes time to interact with colleagues on off hours/shifts.

• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

Department Working Conditions

• Work at least eight hours a day. This unit requires has 24/7 coverage.

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category II - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues by exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measures will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

Physical Addendum

Demands

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Lifting 10-20 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Lifting 20-35 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Lifting 75-100 lbs

Never

Lifting over 100 lbs

Never

Forward Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Overhead Reaching

Frequent 34-65%

Standing

Frequent 34-65%

Walking

Frequent 34-65%

Sitting

Frequent 34-65%

Climbing

Occasional 10-33%

Stairs/Ladder

Occasional 10-33%

Bending/Stooping

Frequent 34-65%

Twisting/Turning

Frequent 34-65%

Kneeling/Squatting

Frequent 34-65%

Crawling

Never

Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs

Never

Carrying 0-10 lbs

Continuous 66% of the day

Carrying 10-20 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 20-35 lbs

Frequent 34-65%

Carrying 35-50 lbs

Occasional 10-33%

Carrying 50-100 lbs

Never

Carrying over 100 lbs

Never

Grasping/repetitive sustained

Continuous 66% of the day

Fine motor coordination

Continuous 66% of the day

Vision: Near/Far/Color

Continuous 66% of the day

Hearing: ordinary conversation/other

Continuous 66% of the day