Director of Nursing

Kaniksu Community Health•Sandpoint, ID

About The Position

Kaniksu Community Health is a non-profit, award winning Community Health Center that provides integrated, team-based healthcare in north Idaho. Patients consider us their partner in healthcare, over the course of their life and the spectrum of their health needs. From prevention and wellness to medical, dental, and behavioral health. From pediatric to geriatrics, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, approachable and affordable for everyone. Regardless of how a patient can pay, or the severity of their concerns, we help find solutions. We provide access to comprehensive and integrated multi-disciplinary services through the Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. But we’re not just invested in our patients – we’re invested in our people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow and thrive. We are proud to have built a positive and engaged team with a "family" spirit. Our team members are dedicated and provide a patient centric approach to care and know exactly what we are working on and why, and how their everyday work contributes to successfully achieving this goal. The Kaniksu Community Health Director of Nursing is not just responsible for providing excellent leadership. They are committed to developing their teams to provide an excellent patient experience and ensure proper clinical work in a fast-paced, productive environment. YOU ARE an essential team member charged with managing the care teams at Kaniksu Community Health. Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer and Medical Staff Providers and as a member of the Kaniksu Community Health Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Team, a typical day of the Director of Nursing might include;

Requirements

Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently Licensed Registered Nurse (State of Idaho)
Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience as a Director of Nursing.
Knowledge and ability in the use of an electronic practice management and electronic medical record systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients, staff team members and others.
Ability to organize, prioritize and problem-solve.
Critical and innovative thinker, highly motivated.
Personal commitment to the organization’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and oversees the clinical nursing and ancillary staff to provide effective patient care.
Working under the direction of the COO and Medical Director; assumes responsibility and accountability for the effective support for and implementation of clinical programs of nursing care, standards, education and best practice research within Primary Care Services.
As a member of the leadership team; this position provides leadership, vision and direction in developing new and innovative clinical nursing services; assists in the formulation and/or revision of clinical services policies/procedures/clinical guidelines.
Oversees the Nursing and Ancillary Services daily staffing requirements; plans and schedules clinical work schedules as dictated by PCMH teams; ensures distribution of assignments and adequate staffing ratios to support the provision of effective patient care.
Oversees and manages the Triage, Care Management, Clinical Operations Supervisors and Clinical Nursing Teams; coordinates clinical staff recruitment, ensures an orientation and training plan for new staff with clinical skills checklists completed and updated at least annually; evaluates and schedules in-services/training as needed. Evaluates all clinical staff and provides timely feedback.
Oversees and manages the clinical team to ensure the implementation of provider & clinical support staff scheduling templates for all KCH Clinics.
In partnership with the CQPI team, oversee the KCH PCMH Accreditation process and maintaining the KCH standards for HRSA/BPHC, Meaningful Use, UDS and other clinical management programs.
Oversees and manages KCH’s QA/QI and Risk Management Programs & Plans and is responsible for removing barriers to achieving quality in clinical nursing care.
Ensures appropriate backup for clinical nursing and ancillary staff (vacation and sick coverage, etc.) has been coordinated by utilizing the Clinical Operations Supervisor in each location.
Ensures clinical nursing and ancillary staff activities and records are in adherence to all clinical licensing and regulatory requirements; maintains clinical skill and knowledge necessary to set standards and work in clinical areas of nursing.
Responsible for the credentialing, skills checklists, and performance evaluations for clinical nursing and ancillary staff.
Mentors and develops direct reports including helping them develop their leadership skills in becoming excellent problem solvers and decision makers.
The Director of Nursing delegates to site Leaders to address the clinic site-specific Provider & Nursing Support Staff Needs Assessment on an on-going basis and assists in the development and implementation of the KCH Provider/Nursing Support Staff Staffing Plan as appropriate.
Responsible for supporting compliance with federal, state and other agency requirements.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations and maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of KCH Staff and business.
Maintains professional growth and development. Responsible for keeping current with new developments in the clinical nursing arena; updating skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this position.
Responsible for adherence to policy – implementation of policies & procedures; establishing clear performance standards and supporting corporate integration.
Demonstrates the ability to devise more efficient methods and systems for getting work done.
Demonstrates effectiveness in maintaining a well-organized operation to ensure efficiency, accuracy of work and information flow; monitors procedures and implements corrective actions as required.
Responsible for the timely response to internal and external customers; working on team projects exchanging ideas and opinions; promoting mutual respect; networking; ensuring and providing customer satisfaction with services and in meeting commitments to customers.
Coordinates closely with all members of the KCH Leadership Team and KCH Managers/Supervisors in providing integrated primary care services.
Responsible for ensuring that all daily actions and communication are in support of the organization’s mission.