Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing Mount St Rita Health Centre - 3.1 Cumberland, RI Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $135,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer communication Nursing Staff supervision Teamwork Medical documentation Managing budgets as an administrative or consulting nurse Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) RN License EHR systems English Associate's degree Hospital regulatory compliance Operational budget management Nursing Full Job Description As a member of the facility management team, the Director of Nursing Services plans organizes, and directs the functions of the nursing department. This position assumes a primary role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient nursing care. In the absence of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing Services assumes those duties.

SUPERVISES

Nurse Practitioner Assistant Director of Nursing Services Nurse Managers Education and Staff Development Coordinator Infection Control Coordinator Administrative Assistant to the Director of Nursing Services Unit Secretary Licensed Nurses Certified Nursing Assistants

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice. Proven leadership ability with three (3) to five (5) years of experience in nursing services administration. Documented training and/or experience in a setting providing services to the same age/type of patient population served by this facility. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate skills related to management, planning and budgeting. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations pertaining to facility functions. Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Set and monitor achievement of goals and objectives for the nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice. Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified nursing staff to deliver efficient patient care in accordance with the established staffing plan. Establish, implement, and continually update competency/skills checklists for nursing staff. Prepare and assure adherence to an annual operating budget for the nursing department. Maintain and guide the implementation of current policies and procedures which reflect adherence to corporate and external regulatory guidelines. Assure compliance with patient rights policies and work to resolve patient grievances. Establish and monitor compliance with an effective medical record documentation system. Establish and maintain productive lines of communication with patients and families, internal staff, and external community. Prepare and submit reports on nursing department operations, as required. Actively participate in the quality improvement process for the facility. Participate in and/or provide inservice education sessions. Attend and participate in department/facility meetings, as required. Schedule, direct and document regular meetings with nursing staff to assure effective communication. Participate in facility program development activities. Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities. Assist surveyors and inspectors to facilitate regulatory compliance. Every Mount St. Rita employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct. Management personnel at every level are expected to promote ethical behavior and to respond to any employee concerns regarding violation of the Standards of Conduct. Management personnel cannot retaliate, directly or indirectly, against any employee who reports, in good faith, concerns regarding activity that they feel may violate the Standards of Conduct. Every Mount St. Rita employee is required to abide by the Standards of conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct. As a Mount St. Rita employee, I agree to perform my duties in a way that supports the values and mission of Mount St. Rita and the standards of conduct which are the basis of the organizational integrity program. Perform other duties, as assigned.

COVENANT HEALTH MISSION STATEMENT

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). #

INDHP Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Supervising :

3 years (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

RN (Required)

Work Location:

In person