Director of Med/Surg and ED (Education)
The Director assumes 24/7 accountability for the Emergency Department and Med/Surg Department. This is accomplished by representing Administration during the absence of the Chief Operating / Nursing Officer. The Director is accountable to provide nursing care which meets the needs of the community and to act as a resource to the customers of Excelsior Springs Hospital and to assist in resolving urgent facility needs.
Responsibilities:
Assures safe staffing levels for all shifts and matches staff competency with patient acuity.
Readily identifies opportunities for performance improvement and engages staff to implement and monitor performance improvement plan on an annual basis.
Ensures training and education opportunities are provided to staff to meet scope of practice requirements. This includes both onboarding/orientation education as well as continuing education opportunities as needs are identified.
Interviews, hires, counsels, and disciplines employees as needed. Effectively manages conflict in both situations and relationships, working collaboratively with executive leadership to promote a professional and healthy work environment.
Evaluates and provides input to executive leadership regarding department operating budget and capital budget. Monitors budget monthly and provides feedback regarding variances in labor and supply expenses.
Works collaboratively with physicians and other organizational leaders to evaluate nursing services and make changes, as necessary.
Maintains current clinical knowledge in ED and med/surg and uses evidence and guidelines from professional practice organizations to develop, update and revise policies and procedures.
Demonstrates working knowledge and actively practices within scope to maintain clinical expertise.
Current/working knowledge of regulatory requirements and maintains accountability for ensuring nursing staff are compliant with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Conditions of Participation.
Develops short and long-term goals for nursing departments which support shared decision making and a culture of innovation.
Interviews, hires, counsels, and disciplines employees as needed. Effectively manages conflict in both situations and relationships, working collaboratively with executive leadership to promote a professional and healthy work environment.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Missouri.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, master's degree preferred.
3+ years of previous nursing leadership experience preferred.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association or preapproved provider.
TNCC within 12 months of hire.
