Director of Nursing

Prism Vision Group • Moorestown Township, NJ

13d • $92,912 - $192,972 • Onsite

About The Position

This exempt role is located at the South Jersey Surgery Center, in Moorestwon, NJ which is part of Prism Vision Group. The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program
• Current unrestricted State of Maryland Nursing License
• BLS, ACLS
• Must have a minimum of 5 years nursing management experience.
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• Must be able to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies.
• Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center.
• Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures.
• Coordinates daily surgical schedules.
• Coordinates all facility staffing.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervision and collection of all required records and reports.
• Remains an active member of the center committees as delegated by the governing body.
• Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management
• Is an active part of management meetings.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and carry out of all Quality Assurance activities.
• Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff and is an active participant in guidance and other educational programs.
• Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards.
• Monitors and helps control department costs to maintain expenditures within allocations.
• Recommends the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to the governing body.
• Engages in benchmarking and quality studies related to the improving delivery of services/care.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center.
• Interviewing, hiring, planning, and directing daily work.
• Performance appraisals.
• Conflict/grievance resolution.
• Oversight of the day to day Infection Control Program.
• Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits.
• Coordinates with building management for the receipt of required life safety reports.
• Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice.
• Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate.
• Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care
• Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient.
• Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
• Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices.
• Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party.
• Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts.
• Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed.
• Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting.
• Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging.
• Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports.
• Adheres to all center policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice.
• Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing bod.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree