Director of Nursing

Position Summary:

• Responsibilities for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operation of the Med Surg/Swing bed unit at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital.
• Assures competency of all nursing personnel.
• Responsibilities require knowledge of hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Education/Licensure Requirements:

• BSN in nursing is preferred, but an ADN with managerial experience may apply.
• Current Mississippi RN license
• ACLS, PALS, BLS

Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Knows and practices the prescribed philosophy, purpose, policies, and standards of Nursing/Patient Care Services.
• Organizes, directs, and administers the Nursing/Patient care Services to provide the level of care required by current medical and nursing standards.
• Identify and communicate staff needs for continuing education to the Hospital Educator.
• Works and collaborates with the Hospital Education coordinator to ensure that all nursing staff are adequately trained and capable of caring for patients in a safe manner.
• Responsible for budgeting, ordering supplies, and equipment while adhering to cost saving measures as established by approved annual budgeting.
• Maintains continuing quality assessment and improvement analysis and evaluation of patient care delivery and communication with Administration on the activities/issues of Nursing/Patient Care.
• Keep professionally current by attending continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, and or independent research.
• Participates in policy decisions and revisions that affect the Nursing/Patient Care Services.
• Attends Medical Staff meetings monthly.
• Attends and is involved in various hospital committees such as CQI, Compliance, Safely Risk Management.
• Develops and maintains a cohesive and productive relationship with the providers at Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital.
• Initiates and participates in problem-solving, policy forming conferences for Nursing/Patient Care Services. Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration services.
• Give ongoing timely feedback, verbal, and written anecdotes to staff on performance and annual performance appraisals.

Job Competencies:

• Is consistently at work and on time, as established; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values; follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer/patient situations; responds promptly to customer/patient needs; solicits customer/patient feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Job Knowledge/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in patient care services management preferred.
• Prior experience as a Director or Assistant Director of Nursing preferred.
• The ability to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal relationships, and the application of sound administrative principles.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.
• Experience working with electronic health records.
• Experience in Word, Office 365, and Excel preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically demanding, high stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, and chemicals
• Pushing and pulling of heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time