Director of Nursing

Job Title:

Director of Nursing Location:

Johnson County Hospital, Tecumseh, NE Department:

Nursing Reports To:

CEO Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing will have the overall responsibility for the clinical operations related to patient care services of Johnson County Hospital. This position has responsibilities for the management of patient care operations and will assure that activities and/or operations at JCH are appropriately integrated into the strategic plan. The DON will at all times ensure the provision of quality care and services through the cost-effective management of hospital operations. The DON is accountable for establishing productive working relationships with the medical staff and ancillary departments, and being responsive to community needs. The DON demonstrates behavior consistent with organizational mission, vision, customer service standards, and strategic goals. The DON participates with leaders from the governing body, administration, medical staff, and team managers in planning and conducting facility-wide performance improvement initiatives.

DutiesResponsibilities:

Directs and manages all aspects of hospital/organization operations effectively and efficiently. Oversees day-to-day clinical operations, which includes problem solving issues and insuring effective processing. Facilitates quality assurance activities. Assists with development of department procedures to ensure consistent and accurate processing. Ensures service levels are achieved and maintained. Makes adjustments where necessary to meet service level requirements. Facilitates development and use of electronic processes related to patient care delivery and documentation. Monitors and facilitates compliance with State and Federal regulations to include but not limited to CMS, COBRA/EMTALA, Meaningful Use. Recruits and develops a qualified and productive workforce. Develops and updates department job descriptions. Assures the orientation of new nursing employees is appropriate and thorough. Offers opportunity for continuing education by sharing own knowledge, accessing internal opportunities, and considering external opportunities to support the continued development of department staff. Ensures the compliance of staff in regards to maintaining required licenses and certifications, as applicable. Performs employee relations functions effectively to promote a positive work environment, influence retention and enhance communication. Develops, supports and actively seeks activities and establishes an environment that promotes recognition and retention for employees. Communicates effectively and provides feedback to staff which may include department meetings, individual employee meetings, rounding, etc.... Addresses employee issues in an effective and timely manner. Communicates with department leadership and executive leadership regarding employee issues appropriately in an effort to obtain guidance and reduce potential organizational liability. Enforces and interprets policies and procedures with employees, as necessary. Facilitates annual performance appraisal process for staff. Financial operations. Participates in annual budgeting planning process. Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patients' medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records are maintained. Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements related to the performance of JCH operations and requirements of the JCH Compliance Program.

Including but not limited to:

Standards of Performance. JCH Core Values Cultural Principles. The Compliance Policy. Safety and Infection Control All department and organization-wide policies -Policy/Procedure Review Committee. Considers the impact of regulations such as Critical Access Hospital requirements, along with Federal and State of Nebraska regulations and discusses concerns appropriately to ensure compliance. Participates in JCH committees, quality assurance, performance and quality improvement initiatives, and activities which support the facility operations. Demonstrates a commitment to the practices of Quality Improvement (QI). Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement. Always maintains a professional appearance and manner. Dependable and completes work in a timely manner. Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Abides by

Johnson County Hospital Standards of Performance:

Maintains a positive attitude. Ensures personal appearance and facility/environmental appearance are professional. Established positive and professional communication with customers and co-workers. Ensures clinical information is easily understood and uses clear language when giving customers information. Accepts a sense of ownership by making a serious commitment to doing the job right the first time. Maintains safety awareness by reviewing safety procedures and practicing safety on a regular basis. Provides patients and customers privacy in the form of modesty and confidentiality. Answers call lights or other customer requests in a way that demonstrates the care, courtesy and respect our customers deserve. Always uses proper hallway etiquette by smiling and verbally greeting those you meet in the hallways, whether they are patients, visitors or fellow employees. Respects co-workers at all times with courtesy and respect. Shows common courtesy to customers and families who are waiting for service.

General Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Ability to develop priorities and organize work load Ability to work as a team member and communicate effectively with other team members Ability to assume team leadership as appropriate Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, operational and maintenance and organizational policy / procedures Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Ability to write reports and correspondence and effectively present information Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships Ability to work a charge nurses' shift on the hospital floor to fill in for a scheduling shortage or vacationing staff. Ability to work with skill in identifying problems; making frequent decisions regarding method of performance

QualificationsSkills:

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, minimum Five to ten years management experience preferred. Certificates, Licensure, Registrations Current licensure by the

Nebraska State Board of Nursing, BLS, ACLS, NRP, TNCC Additional Information:

Supervisory Responsibilities All Nursing Departments, Cardiac Rehab and Utilization Review Consultant responsibilities Outreach Clinics/Surgery Security/Access Will have access to hospital 24 hours a day. Will have access to confidential information abiding by the organizations privacy policies and regulations concerning this information. Will have access to computer program currently used for patient record keeping

Benefits We Offer:

Competitive wages Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plan Professional development opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Paid time off Sick pay Why Join Us? At Johnson County Hospital, we value our team and foster a supportive environment where you can thrive. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.