What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Director, Surgical Services position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
24 hour responsibility and accountability for specified Operating Rooms at Dobbs Ferry & Andrus. She/he is responsible for the quality of nursing practice and patient care.
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Nursing Department Philosophy and Objectives, and policies, procedures and protocols.Participates in the development of standards of care and standards of professional practice for the Operating Room.Provides clinical direction to staff and evaluates the level of care provided by nursing staff.Demonstrates expertise in the utilization of the nursing process and directs staff in its application. Delegate’s authority and accountability to Nursing staff for appropriate clinical nursing practice and patient care decisions that are consistent with professional standards, rules and regulations of governmental authorities and policies of the institution.
Hires, fires, discipline and perform performance appraisal for all direct reports. Plans and participates in the clinical and leadership development of staff on the unit(s) and evaluates effectiveness of programs and activities.Plans and implements unit based quality, performance improvement activities and shares results at the department level.
Adheres to safety and legal requirements established by the hospital and department with emphasis on those pertinent to the unit(s).Participates in planning the budget and table of organization for her/his unit(s) and monitors decision making unit(s) budget. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in decision making.Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism on the unit(s) with staff, physicians, patients and families and between the unit and other departments to facilitate the delivery of care and enhance patient satisfaction.Serves on hospital and departmental committees on a voluntary and appointed basis.
Qualifications
Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in New York State.Baccalaureate degree required. Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of three (3) years’ leadership experience in the Operating Room.Demonstrates competence as a nursing practitioner. (Minimum 3 – 5 years clinical experience).
