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Nursing Director-Med Surg Float Pool

Schedule: 36 hours Days

In collaboration with the Associate Chief Nurse, the Nursing Director plans, organizes, implements and oversees clinical and program development in their assigned area(s) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital as well as the regulatory requirements of the JCAHO and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies. Responsibilities include oversight of professional nursing practice. Planning, management and operation of assigned area(s) to ensure quality patient care for patients in the following age groups: adolescents, adults and geriatrics. The Nursing Director will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Participates in planning process and budget development. The Nursing Director is accountable for operating within the budget and explaining variances.
• Participating in planning with the Associate Chief Nurse in the implementation of new programs and participates in evaluating outcomes.
• Acts as a resource to plan and implement system changes both intra and interdepartmentally.
• Coordinates unit efforts in preparation for JCAHO and other regulatory agency visits.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in service excellence and initiates measures to achieve them.
• Develops, administers and maintains salary, supply and expense budgets.
• Develops, reviews, and/or revises unit based standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participates with physician leaders to collaboratively develop systems, strategies and programs for patient care.
• Fosters and promotes a nursing culture that recognizes excellence in clinical practice; participatory decision-making around practice issues and the work environment; evidence based practice; care delivery systems and human resource development and management.

DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF

• Oversees preceptor performance and orientation on assigned unit.
• Participates in development and implementation of the Competency Based Orientation Program and facilitates compliance.
• Assures incorporation of patient/family education into patient/family teaching programs.
• Assures incorporation of age specific criteria in patient/family teaching programs.
• Demonstrates a commitment to health education by facilitating affiliations and clinical placement of nursing students and students of allied health professions.
• Implements strategies to improve the quality of service, quality of patient care and level of patients and staff satisfaction in assigned area.

PATIENT CARE AND PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

• Acts as a consultant to members of the nursing staff on issues related to nursing practice as well as patient and staff safety.
• Anticipates and identifies safety risks and takes appropriate action.
• Provides safety programs based on assessed needs.
• Evaluates products, devices and procedures for patient and staff safety and assures education of staff regarding their use.
• Assures compliance with safety standards.

ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS

• Maintains and promotes an atmosphere which reflects the mission and values of the organization. (CARE Standards)
• Respects and supports a culturally diverse staff and patient population.
• Applies human resource policies fairly.
• Acts as a patient and staff advocate.
• Respects and supports patient rights, advocacy and confidentiality.
• Supports and implements procedures for resolving ethical conflicts.
• Investigates and responds to patient complaints. Evaluates trended issues and responds accordingly.

COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE

• Participates on interdisciplinary committees and supports organizational change.
• Demonstrates courtesy, professionalism and a positive attitude when interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Functions as a facilitator, mediator and role model for teamwork and collaboration.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

• Develops and implements the QI plan for the unit in collaboration with staff.
• Assures staff involvement in QI activities.
• Facilitates staff participation in and understanding of the SEAQ process.
• Assures QI results and current research data are used to evaluate patient care.
• Facilitates and supports Unit Based Council.

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITES

• Communicates effectively.
• Interacts with all members of the health care team to provide interdisciplinary patient care.
• Maintains and fosters a teamwork approach to patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Continuously evaluates own work activities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages Clinical Leaders, All RN’s and Ancillary Staff