Full Job Description
Your Everyday
• Take the lead: manage the operational and fiscal responsibilities of your department or unit and initiate processes to assure the highest quality of patient care using a participative approach to achieving goals.
• Promote the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Maintain standards of team accountability for hospital policies and procedures in the delivery of care.
• Promote excellence in patient and customer relations by acting as a liaison and effectively interacting with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain a close working relationship with other hospital managers and serve on committees to provide efficient and safe patient experience.
• Manage and coordinate quality assurance program improvement on the assigned unit.
• Promote a safe environment and complete safety reports regarding employee or patient injury and ensure proper follow-up.
• Participate in budget planning and manage cost containment practices.
• Assimilate evidence-based practices and safety protocols into patient care and always maintain patient confidentiality.
• Update policies and procedures as warranted.
• Manage staffing: evaluate staff work performance, coordinate new employee orientation, and interview, hire, counsel and terminate employees.
The Must-Haves
Minimum:
• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 5 years of experience in professional nursing
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)