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Job Summary
| Directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing management team to meet and support diverse organizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, standardizing systems, identifying efficiencies, providing financial oversight for nursing programs/services, implementing performance improvement strategies, supporting strategic nursing business initiatives, and developing processes and communication plans that support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned. |
Required Population Served
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Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
| • | Contributes to the development and oversees the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee, and provider satisfaction for the area of responsibility. |  |
| • | Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, abiding by nurses? rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area of responsibility. |  |
| • | Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in areas of responsibility. |  |
| • | Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing service administration, and service delivery. |  |
| • | Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives. |  |
| • | Directs a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment. |  |
Specifications
Experience
| Â | 3 years of progressive, outcome-oriented leadership experience | Â | Â |
Education
| Â | Bachelor's Degree. | Master's Degree. | Â |
Training
Special Skills
| Â | Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation, and administration of service and program delivery. | Certification | Â |
Licensure
| Â | RN | Â | Â |
Reporting Relationships
Reporting Relationships
| Yes  |  |
Work Environment
Functional Demands
| Sedentary | Very light energy level | Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart | Â |
| Light | Moderate energy level | Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) | Â |
| Medium | High energy level | Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) | Â |
| Heavy | Very high energy level | Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. | Â |
Functional Demands Rating
| Sedentary Light Medium Heavy | Â |
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
| Frequent | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
| Frequent | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
| Frequent | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
| Occasional | Â |
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
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Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
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Sensory Requirements
| Yes | Accurate | Accurate | Minimal | Moderate | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
| Not Anticipated | Â |
Environmental Requirements - Other
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