Director of Nursing

NueHealth • Saint Joseph, MO

7d

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Nursing who is passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and resident-centered care. In this leadership role, you’ll guide and support our nursing team, partner closely with facility leadership, and help create an environment where high-quality care and kindness go hand in hand. The Director of Nursing will ensure the delivery of efficient, caring service pertinent to individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients; commitment to providing highest quality of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Licensure as registered nurse
• Minimum of 5 years management experience with emphasis on surgery in both the operating room and recovery area
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and provide effective leadership
• Excellent written and oral skills

Responsibilities

• Supervises all clinical and ancillary support personnel involved in Pre-Op/Admitting, Operating Room, and Recovery Room
• Establishes policy and standards of nursing care and practice (with the approval of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee) at Facility
• Consults with Medical Director with regard to medical problems
• Communicates closely with Scheduling Coordinator regarding approved procedures. Checks draft of each operating schedule in advance and makes necessary corrections
• Works closely with the Facility CEO to review and revise current facility policies and procedures
• Interviews candidates for Operating Room, Recovery Room, and Pre-Op/Admitting positions and makes recommendations to the Facility CEO for hiring or termination of employment
• Collaborates with the Safety Committee to develop and monitor orientation policies and procedures to provide competent staff
• Arranges in-service programs and schedules staff meetings
• Provides an adequate monitor of qualified staff. Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides relief coverage according to needs of the clinical areas. Substantiates all overtime hours to the Facility CEO
• Coordinates vacation and time off schedules with approval from Facility CEO
• Monitors licensure of professional nursing personnel and CPR status
• Performs annual evaluations and monitors job performance of nursing staff to confirm compliance with policies and personal protection
• Affords efficient flow of procedures by monitoring surgeon availability, on time arrival, and informing surgeons of any delays
• Monitors sterilization procedures for instruments and supplies and storage of same
• Arranges maintenance and repair of medical equipment
• Monitors efficient ordering of supplies and forwards purchase requests for capital equipment to Facility CEO
• Schedules and conducts quarterly evacuation and fire drills for all Facility personnel
• Meets with manufacturer representatives regarding updates on equipment and new products
• Serves as an Ad Hoc member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee to report complication data and infection control statistics
• Chairs the Safety Committee and schedules meetings. Prepares minutes for report to Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
• Coordinates employee injury/illness program with Safety Coordinator
• Reviews variance reports filed by staff members. Completes investigative documentation as appropriate and forwards to the Facility Administrator for review.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager