Nurse directors are responsible for leading and managing units or service lines. Responsible for the management of the nursing staff to provide nursing care appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Collects and evaluates data about patient outcomes for compliance with hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies and laws. Participates in the planning, development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Is responsible for the fiscal and human resource management of the unit. Responsible for adhering to CVMC policies and procedures; abiding by the CVMC Nursing Bylaws; and practicing within the guidelines of the North Carolina State Nurse Practice Act.
Duties
- Leads process improvement initiatives through project management, performance improvement activities, evidence-based practice promotion and research.
- Establishes or adopts measurable departmental productivity standards to determine staffing efficiency and adequacy of departmental results, analyzing same on an on-going basis, and following through, as warranted, so that targets are achieved, or so that variances can be justified.
- Ensures adequacy of work and adherence to job related policies by staff, by observing work, monitoring work, answering questions, explaining procedures, demonstrating techniques, and intervening where necessary to correct deficiencies, ensuring that staff adheres to hospital and departmental policies.
- Ensures that assigned area(s) comply with regulatory and agency standards, as evidenced by satisfactory audits and inspections (The Joint Commission, CAP, DHSR, Health Department, Auditors, etc.), to include satisfactory compliance with The Joint Commission requirements for employee education and/or in-services.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited BSN nursing program.
- Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
- BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.
- Five years of nursing experience. Proven administrative and managerial capability. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within six months of employment date