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Job Summary
This position is responsible and accountable on a 24/7 basis for the daily clinical and administrative operations of Medical & Pediatric Care. This includes clinical oversight, staffing, scheduling, counseling, performance management, educational planning, maintenance of budgeting staffing standards, and oversight of billing and charging practices. This position provides services for patients of all ages. Interacts directly with physicians in a collaborative effort to facilitate best practice.
Essential Functions
Works with Director in monitoring and improving the quality of services provided in Medical & Pediatric Care.Supports and promotes SVH's Mission and Values.Attends management meetings as required.Supports and communicates change in a positive manner.Encourages open and positive employee relations.Assists with training and preceptorships.Assists Director by providing input into capital and operational budget planning.Assists in review, revision, implementation of policies and procedures, structure standards, protocols, standards of practice and care plans.Plans for the staffing needs of the department.Understands SVH's organizational structure and follows chain of command.Acts as a resource person within Medical & Pediatric Care.Integrates the Balanced Scorecard principles into daily operations.Promotes teamwork with other departments.Works on special projects as assigned.Responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of lean projects in the department with the support of the Director of Quality Management.Assists with the development of patient/family education programs as needed. Instructs and mentors staff in ongoing use of educational resources.Seeks input from the Director regarding interviewing and decisions pertaining to hiring.Assists Director in responding quickly to physician related issues.Ensures staff schedules are completed and posted in a timely manner.Works with Director in determining appropriate staff counseling and corrective action as needed.Completes performance reviews and other administrative paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.Ensures that timely action is taken relative to equipment and systems repairs within the department. Promptly notifies biomedical repair, engineering, environmental services and vendors as necessary.Assists with ensuring compliance with productivity standards and staffing guidelines.Remains aware of staff workload, advises, teaches or assists as needed.Reviews and approves Kronos timecards as required.Reviews charges daily and is actively involved in supply chain management.Maintains/supports staff compliance with DNV Standards, WDOH, CMS, Practice Acts and National Patient Safety Goals.Implements initiatives to improve patient experience, both satisfaction and quality.Reviews productivity and overtiem trends on a daily basis and adjusts to meet budgetary requirements, implements strategies to reduce staff overtime.Sets unit standards through research, evidence based care, benchmarks and recognized standards of care.Ensures a safe environment for patients and families, healthcare providers, and visitors through rounding regularly on the unit.Complies with all SVH Policies and Procedures.Performs other duties as assigned by Director
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN or Bachelors degree in related field or current enrollment in BSN program required.
Experience/Training
Minimum two years prior supervisory or management experience required. Minimum two years of clinical experience.
License/Certifications
RN must maintain current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Washington. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare provider BLS required.
Other Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel, and other health care professionals and staff. Effective leadership skills required. Demonstrated emotional stability and maturity. Advanced technical and clinical knowledge of areas of responsibility.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; when working in office. Repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day is a function of the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. This position requires working in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment when in the office.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.