Director of Nursing - Med Surg & ICU - Hospital - Tulsa

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education - A Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is preferred.

Experience - Five (5) years of relevant experience in an ICU or similar specialty is preferred. Three (3) years management/leadership experience is preferred.

Licenses & Certification - Current Registered Nurse license from Oklahoma Board of Nursing. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required. NIHSS certification.

Knowledge & Skills -

1. Professional knowledge of nursing care principles, ethics, practices and processes required to assess the nursing needs of all patients.
2. Knowledge and skill required by the position includes administrative, program, or managerial experience in such areas as budget management, personnel management, and communications.
3. Knowledge and skill in coordinating the ICU and Med/Surgical goals to align with the goals of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health (MCNDH).
4. Ability to efficiently organize a heavy workload and meet the deadlines that emerge on a daily basis.
5. Ability and skill to motivate and supervise subordinate nursing staff effectively to meet organizational goals and objectives.
6. Ability to deal effectively with many types of individuals in many different situations.
7. Skill in use of computer and other office equipment.
8. Knowledge of privacy act and maintenance of confidentiality.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing for ICU/Medical Surgical establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of both departments by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital's mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. The Director of Nursing will have ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital's primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a hospital and clinical environment and in an office setting. There is common exposure to contagious diseases and possibly hazardous chemicals. Incumbent must be aware of all risks involved and be willing to take the necessary precautions. There will also be the possibility of exposure to angry staff and hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, families, and visitors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work requires physical health to function in a stressful environment. Lifting in excess of 50 pounds may be required on occasion. Duties may require long hours and availability during off hours for emergency situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:

1. The Director of Nursing for ICU/Medical Surgical Unit is accountable for the quality of all nursing care provided within the department.
2. Provides nursing expertise; ensures that staff are appropriately certified and licensed; maintains orientation program and monitors competencies for nursing staff.
3. Is responsible for staff scheduling, monitors patient outcomes, checks results, controls costs, and conducts unit staff appraisals for performance.
4. Develops long-range plans for ICU/Med-Sug nursing needs and utilization; maximizing human and material resources.
5. Manages services in response to patient and facility needs.
6. Participates actively with other department managers and advises on new projects, equipment, staff and policy decisions that affect patient care services.
7. Plans for nursing services to effectively facilitate high standards of care and comply with safety, employee health and infection control regulations.
8. Establishes and maintains on-going training programs for nursing staff, periodically reviews and updates nursing protocols to ensure they remain current.
9. Establishes and reviews department wide nursing performance measures and outcomes. Develops and implements systems to monitor operations that detect trends and deviations from expected performance promptly. Reports findings to quality assurance committee.
10. The incumbent endorses all appropriate standards including but not limited to those of national accreditation agencies, the U.S. Public Health Service, the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing and national nursing associations for the current standard of nursing practice.
11. Ensures knowledge of existing medical products and equipment and recommends new products and equipment as required by the department and within the fiscal budget.
12. Directly supervises professional nursing staff and support staff including nursing assistants and unit clerks.
13. Exercises authority over personnel actions requested by subordinates.
14. Develops and implements internal programs, plans, and procedures to insure implementation of the provisions of various tribal and governmental programs such as equal employment opportunity, promotion plans, position management, career development plans, performance appraisals, counseling services and others to achieve equitable treatment of employees within the department.
15. Ensures staff grievances are addressed, convenes grievance committee if needed and takes appropriate disciplinary action as recommended.
16. Reviews serious disciplinary cases (i.e., those proposing adverse actions) and makes recommendations to higher-level officials. Authority to recommend disciplinary actions.
17. Approval authority for career development plans, training requests, leave requests, employee utilization proposals, and similar matters.
18. Prepares annual performance evaluations for indicated employees.
19. As a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Health Management Team, participates in all major management activities, either directly or through delegation, and in appropriate clinical and administrative committees to insure proper communication of nursing requirements, concerns and reporting responsibilities. Submits monthly reports to Director of Nursing.
20. Represents the organization as appropriate in local, regional and national meetings and educational activities, including affiliation with schools of nursing.
21. Regular attendance is required. Appropriate dress for position.
22. Performs other duties as necessary.