Temporary Director Of Med/Surg

Rivers Health is looking for a Temporary Director of Med/Surg to perform the following duties:

 

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Develops, implements, coordinates and manages all aspects of the

Medical-Surgical Units.  Interfaces and coordinates all aspects

of care concerns between the clinical staff and physicians. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the

Medical-Surgical Units. Responsible for reviewing and maintaining the

cost effectiveness in the provision of the Medical-Surgical Units.

On-going accountability for unit's staffing to maintain patient safety

levels.

 

 

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

 

Responsible to:                    VP of Nursing & Patient Care Services

Nature of supervision received:    Indirect

Positions directly supervised:     RN'S, LPN'S, Nursing Assistants, and

                                   Unit Secretaries, Nurse Supervisor’s     

                                   and Activity Director

 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.

The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.

 

1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for overall quality of

     patient care on the Medical-Surgical Units as well as with the Nurse       

     Supervisors.

 

1. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the financial

     Management aspects of the Medical-Surgical Units/Nursing 

     Administration, including all Budgetary processes.

 

1. Ensures patient care is assigned according to the proficiency level

     of personnel.

 

1. Ensures the Medical-Surgical Units is organized for maximum

     efficiency and quality control standards are maintained.

 

1. Ensures the provision of quality care by ensuring appropriate

     equipment and tools are available, working and meet safety

     standards.

1. Assumes responsibility as an intra/inter departmental liaison for

     staff and physicians.

 

1. Ensures an emphasis is placed on customer service and relations and

     provides an example for staff to follow.

 

1. Provides continuous evaluation and counseling of employees.

 

1. Provides a work environment conducive to open interactive dialogue.

 

1. Ensures on-going communication with the Director of Nursing

     and keeps the Risk Manager apprised of quality concerns, cost

     effective care and risk management issues.

 

1. Responsible for compliance with JCAHO standards, state standards and

     other regulatory agency standards.

 

1. Hires, supervises, counsels and terminates employees, as

     appropriate, in with consultation with the Director of Nursing and

     the Human Resources Department.

 

1. Holds monthly meetings with the Medical-Surgical Staff/Nursing

     Supervisors to inform staff of corporate goals, philosophies and

     Informational bullets.

 

1. Attends mandatory in-services.

 

1. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

 

1. Complies with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and

     the Personnel Handbook.

 

1. Keeps the C.N.O. fully informed of all significant

     developments and events.