Required Skills/Ability to function independently, and as part of a team. Empathy for the needs of patients. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate through spoken and written English. Detail oriented, with ability to prioritize and multitask.Ability to apply sound judgement with clinical skills for optimal patient care. Demonstrates flexibility by accepting and supporting changes in work assignments as related to department and patient needs. Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of appropriate equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective patient outcomes.

 

• BLS required.

 

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS:

 

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking. 
• Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 35 pounds without assistive device. Pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds. 
• Transferring, repositioning patients. 
• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions. 
• Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to respond to both written and/or verbal request. 
• Visual acuity. 
• Minimum requirements will be reviewed and reasonable accommodation will be considered in those cases involving anyone who request review under the conditions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

 

• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. 
• Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. 
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. 
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. 
• Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. 
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. 
• Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. 
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. 
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. 
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

 

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES:

 

 QualityManages daily operations of respective areas.Facilitates effective and responsible use of materials.Communicates effectively within work groups and between other work groups in the departments.Manages and enforces human resources and payroll policies and procedures.Attends administrative meetings and required in-services.Attends all monthly department director's meetings as evidenced by in-services.Participates in quality improvement activities.Assures development of a performance improvement plan for nursing based on important aspects of care that are identified.Must have strong work ethic, effective communication and social skills, and serve as a positive leader and role model. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

Management of Department - Approves hiring of as well as transferring and termination of nursing personnel and completes PAFs and PRFs..Assures daily staffing function is sufficient to meet patient needs.Reviews budgetary and productivity reports. Explains variations and takes action to bring into established parameters.Assures that adequate inventory of supplies and equipment is maintained by nursing. Assures completion of performance appraisals for all staff in accordance with the organization's policy. Assures that measures are taken to deal successfully with emergency situations. When necessary, directly leads emergency actions. Acts as the administrative representative in the absence of the Perioperative Services Director. Performs other related duties as assigned. In the event of a disaster, activation of disaster plan.

 

Patient Care - Routinely observes patient care to assure that nursing care provided is consistent with the nursing standards of patient/resident care and the standards of nursing practice. Reviews incident reports to identify needed risk management activities at risk meetings. Enforces adherence to safety and infection control standards and policies in order to assure a safe environment for patients, staff and the public. Enforces patients rights, policies and procedures. Assures completion of performance appraisals for all nursing staff in accordance with the organization's policy. Ensures staff are adequately trained and maintains competencies.

 

Self-Management - Works efficiently, demonstrating good time management and organizational skills and demonstrates adaptability. Pursues personal development. Makes sound high-quality decisions in a timely manner, even under uncertain conditions. Considers both the immediate and long-term consequences of decisions. Makes decisions that support the mission, strategies and objectives of the organization.

 

Demonstrates competency in nursing unit/area specific activities and cognitive components. Interprets and enforces organization-wide nursing policies, procedures and directives. Problem-solves with other departments to resolve organizational issues. Interprets and adheres to established lines of authority and proper channels of communication.