Location: Kingston,NY, USA
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Summary of Job Purpose:Responsible for the excellence of nursing care and staff performance by implementing the goals of the hospital and the individual unit. Maintains the day to day operational aspect of the unit in conjunction with other units and areas of the hospital.Work EnvironmentMagement Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Mission:
aDemonstrates leadership and commitment to the Hospital Core Values and Mission.
Leadership:
aProvides leadership, training, and support for staff by establishing performance expectations and providing constructive feedback to reorganize and/or improve positive performance.
aEstablishes both short and long-term plans to meet department needs. Shows foresight in recognizing problems.
aEffectively communicates Hospital information, as well as departmental expectations and goals, to all staff by conducting regular staff meetings, posting appropriate memos, and holding individual communications sessions as needed.
aImplements policies and procedures in a fair and equitable manner.
aEffectivelymanages conflict resolution and conducts formal personnel counseling when needed.
Operations/Financial:
aManages the financial resources of the department effectively and efficiently.
aPrepares and manages annual departmental budget, determining the needs of the department and logicallycommunicates reasonable requests to upper management.
aIs fiscally responsible with expenditure and shows a willingness to continuously improve.
Human Resources:
aRecruits, interviews and hires competent candidates for department position, who will be supportive of the Hospital Missionand Core Values.
aActively works to improve the working environment to aid in the retention of staff.
aEnsures proper orientation for all new hires.
aSupports and participates in Hospital recognition programs.
aCompletes Initial and Annual Performance Appraisals within the required time frames.
aEnsuresstaff completion of mandatory education requirements.
aEnsures staff maintains updated professional licensure and certifications and forwards documents to Human Resources.
aActively works with Employee Health to ensure that employees adhere to DOH/DNV/Infection Control Regulations.
Staff Development:
aProvides ongoing training to staff to ensure productivity and knowledge.
aEnsures employee competency by providing ongoing staff development and continuing education opportunities, including staff participation in all mandated and regulatory programs.
Quality Improvement:
aImplements and monitors patient safety initiatives to meet established goals.
aReviews incident reports and patient complaints, follows up appropriately.
aMaintains target levels of customer satisfaction. Implements initiatives in the department to improve service to customers.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities:
Essential Job Qualifications:
Essential Job Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; is pursuing or has achieved B.S.N.; ACLS certified
Experience:
3-5 yrs. critical care background; experience in Q.A. and patient care management
Training/License:
CEN preferred/Current Licensed NYS Registered Nurse
Other:
Has demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development standards excellence as a nursing practitioner with leadership qualities. BLS Certification
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