DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:- The Medical Acute Care Unit Director of Nursing provides leadership and has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the successful operation of a designated unit/department/service. They participate as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operation of the unit/department/service. Finally, they are a steward of the hospital's mission and service excellence program.
SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Chief Nursing Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:- Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives.
- Ensures that staff complies with mandatory education, licensure requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.
- Develops annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.
- Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Allocates resources according to priorities.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Develops alternative solutions.
- Generates creative solutions and attention to detail.
- Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Seeks increased responsibilities. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
- Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others by persuasion rather than intimidation.
- Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
- Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making.
- Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.
- Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE - B.S. Degree preferred; A.D. accepted.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a charge nurse or unit coordinator role in an acute care hospital.
- Current RN licensure in the State of Louisiana or compact state license; current CPR, ACLS, PALS as required by policy
- Computer skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak intelligible English; Ability to communicate with patients, family, peers and medical personnel; Basic math skills.
- Requires emotional stability and resilience; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrates foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
Physical Demands/Work Environment- Work may require evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the unit/department/service.
- Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution.
- Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive devices to listen with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
