Talented Medical Solutions
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Director of Nursing
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Talented Medical Solutions
is responsible for direction of patient care in the Surgery Department. Manages staff members. Consults with staff, physicians, and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Formulates budget for the department. Responsibilities
Directs patient care in the Surgery Department and supervises nursing staff across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients according to nursing principles. Verifies availability of supplies required for department operations; procures supplies per PAR levels and manages inventory. Supervises patient care and equipment in Surgery to ensure cleanliness, sterility and operational readiness. Assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques; educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors. Directs all safety measures to prevent accidents, harm or injury to patient, staff or equipment. Assists surgeon with procedures by providing qualified staff; formulates schedules to ensure staff are available for all procedures. Assigns personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks. Provides and controls supplies and equipment needed for successful operation of the Surgery Department; directs and delegates inventory control to ensure proper quantities. Verifies narcotics and controlled substances are counted and locked per policy; follows the five medication rights to reduce medication errors. Supervises care and cleanliness of equipment and supplies to ensure good working condition. Evaluates needs for new or different items in regard to present and new trends or needs of the department. Observes use and handling of supplies to decrease mishandling and breakage. Continuously supervises to ensure quality of nursing care. Reviews performance improvement monitoring; analyzes and evaluates Surgery to improve nursing care. Develops, revises and implements Surgical Services policies and procedures. Participates in the planning of the Surgery budget. Provides monthly in services; provides orientation for new staff members. Plans, controls, directs and coordinates administrative duties to ensure the functioning of the department and staff. Completes evaluations and submits two weeks prior to review; orientees are given checklists, oriented and evaluated at the end of 90 days. Schedules and assigns staff to increase efficiency and coordination; staffs according to standards. Reports changes of any type to Surgery staff and reports changes to departments affected by the changes, e.g., Imaging, Pathology. Attends assigned committee meetings (e.g., Surgery Subcommittee, Nursing Performance Improvement Committee and Nursing Management Committee). Communicates job expectations; posts results of performance improvement monitoring. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and management; disaster and emergency policies and procedures; keeps informed of new developments in nursing and endoscopic procedures; demonstrates knowledge of good interpersonal relationships. Conducts monthly staff meetings; allows staff to participate in problem-solving. Uses initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated and completes projects by due date. Completes other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, within the Board of Registered Nurses scope of nursing practice. Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Arizona Current BCLS certification Current ACLS certification or Basic EKG or Arrhythmia-Identification certification At least 2 years of experience Language: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Skills
Basic computer knowledge Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Medical Practices
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Director of Nursing
at
Talented Medical Solutions
is responsible for direction of patient care in the Surgery Department. Manages staff members. Consults with staff, physicians, and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Formulates budget for the department. Responsibilities
Directs patient care in the Surgery Department and supervises nursing staff across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients according to nursing principles. Verifies availability of supplies required for department operations; procures supplies per PAR levels and manages inventory. Supervises patient care and equipment in Surgery to ensure cleanliness, sterility and operational readiness. Assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques; educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical errors. Directs all safety measures to prevent accidents, harm or injury to patient, staff or equipment. Assists surgeon with procedures by providing qualified staff; formulates schedules to ensure staff are available for all procedures. Assigns personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks. Provides and controls supplies and equipment needed for successful operation of the Surgery Department; directs and delegates inventory control to ensure proper quantities. Verifies narcotics and controlled substances are counted and locked per policy; follows the five medication rights to reduce medication errors. Supervises care and cleanliness of equipment and supplies to ensure good working condition. Evaluates needs for new or different items in regard to present and new trends or needs of the department. Observes use and handling of supplies to decrease mishandling and breakage. Continuously supervises to ensure quality of nursing care. Reviews performance improvement monitoring; analyzes and evaluates Surgery to improve nursing care. Develops, revises and implements Surgical Services policies and procedures. Participates in the planning of the Surgery budget. Provides monthly in services; provides orientation for new staff members. Plans, controls, directs and coordinates administrative duties to ensure the functioning of the department and staff. Completes evaluations and submits two weeks prior to review; orientees are given checklists, oriented and evaluated at the end of 90 days. Schedules and assigns staff to increase efficiency and coordination; staffs according to standards. Reports changes of any type to Surgery staff and reports changes to departments affected by the changes, e.g., Imaging, Pathology. Attends assigned committee meetings (e.g., Surgery Subcommittee, Nursing Performance Improvement Committee and Nursing Management Committee). Communicates job expectations; posts results of performance improvement monitoring. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and management; disaster and emergency policies and procedures; keeps informed of new developments in nursing and endoscopic procedures; demonstrates knowledge of good interpersonal relationships. Conducts monthly staff meetings; allows staff to participate in problem-solving. Uses initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated and completes projects by due date. Completes other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer, within the Board of Registered Nurses scope of nursing practice. Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Arizona Current BCLS certification Current ACLS certification or Basic EKG or Arrhythmia-Identification certification At least 2 years of experience Language: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Skills
Basic computer knowledge Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Medical Practices
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