PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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I. Demonstrates competence in planning, directing, coordinating and  

    evaluating patient care services and nursing practice.     

1.  Effectively directs the daily operations of the Nursing Department on respective

tour and monitors nursing practices that would maintain departmental goals and

standards.

2. Consistently aids in assigning staff members in accordance with their clinical   competence to meet job expectation.

3. Appropriately allocates and schedules staff within available resources to carry out

the responsibilities of the units within the assigned shift.

4. Implements or monitors standards of care.

5. Evaluates the quality of patient care provided on the unit by:

a. Making patient rounds for direct observation of patient care.

b. Monitoring documentation of nursing care as well as verbal communication

about nursing care.

6. Demonstrates analytic abilities necessary to identify problems and

implement/facilitate appropriate solutions in collaboration with Nursing

Directors and the staffing office personnel.

7. Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing activities with

Nursing Administration, and other disciplines.

8. Collaborates with Nursing Directors in developing and evaluating nursing

personnel/on assigned tour.

II. Demonstrates Leadership/Management Abilities

1. Interprets philosophy, goals, policies and procedures for personnel, patient/

family and others.

2. Consistently demonstrates the ability to utilize all available resources in order to

maximize patient care outcomes.

3. Demonstrates good organizational skills in carrying out work schedule.

4. Maintains effective channels of communication, written/oral, electronic, inter and intra-departmentally in a timely fashion to promote smooth flow of departmental

activities.

5. Monitors a safe working environment, promptly reports any accidents or

unsafe conditions.  Implements preventive and corrective action as necessary.

6. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the job description and key requirements

for each position in the department.

7. Functions as a role model in all aspects of the professional role.

8. Takes immediate emergency action that is in the best interest of the hospital            in the absence of the hospital administrator and communicates such action to               the administrator on-call, SVP of Nursing, and VP of Nursing Operations as soon as possible.

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9. Demonstrates ability to manage staff’s lateness and absenteeism within the               limitation of established policy and procedure.

10. Participates in counseling/advisement of staff members as necessary, and follows Labor Relation guidelines in disciplining staff.

11. Monitors use of supplies, equipment and identifies potential savings                        .      through the appropriate use or substitution of products.

III. Continuously Updates Knowledge and Skills of Self and Staff.

1. Provides on-going educational or learning opportunities to facilitate growth         .     and development of staff or changes in roles/responsibilities

2. Orients and develops new staff assigned to shift.

3. Consistently meets professional standards and regulatory agency                      .      requirements.  Responds to JCAHO, NYSHD, DOH/CMS, IPRO, Title XVII and/or other regulatory agency deficiencies.

4. Participates in providing relevant experiences for nursing student affiliates, if       .     applicable.

5. Identifies own learning needs, by setting goals for continuing education, and professional development; by attending one seminar/conference yearly and/or participating in one unit initiative.

6. Consistently improves practice including but not limited to changes in hospital       .    or professional trends and current literature.

7. Demonstrates ability to meet schedules and adapt to changes.

8. Promote a safe, cooperative and professional health care environment to ensure    optimum patient care (as per HR Policy 113c).

9. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, absenteeism, ETIME, cellular telephone usage, dress code and rules of conduct.

10. Makes Customer Service a priority, treating customers (patients, visitors, and co-workers) in a professional manner exercising courtesy and tact. Effectively communicates with patients and others about SBH services in their area(s) of expertise or responsibility and ensures that concerns, questions or issues reach the right person(s) in SBH in a timely fashion.

IV. Complies with Personal Policies and Procedures.

1. Complies with St. Barnabas attendance policies.

2. Observes hospital code of conduct and dress code.

3. Conforms to policies governing patient abuse, patient rights, and                                   confidentiality of information.