Nurse Director

Description

Nurse Director Full-time or greater to fill job duties hours vary call required.
Salaried Exempt; Non-Union

Position Summary:

The primary objective of this position is to coordinate the delivery of high-quality patient care enhance acute nursing staff performance promote staff competency and ultimately patient satisfaction. This includes but is not limited to the direct supervision of Acute staff promotion of quality improvement and patient safety programs nursing and patient education activities and competency checks. Reviews nursing operations to ensure compliance with established standards. Additional duties may include providing evaluations for Acute staff writing and updating policies and procedures and coordination of staffing and scheduling of acute care nursing staff.

Requirements

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current Oregon Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Masters degree in nursing or a related healthcare field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Typically reports to senior management.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Current RN license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Current CPR (AHA) certification. Current CPR ACLS NRP FHM ENPC and TNCC certification preferred. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring certification and ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) certification as soon as available after hire.

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of acute care nursing experience required with a Masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One (1) or more ED and/or OB experience preferred. One (1) or more years of clinical supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Job Knowledge:
Responsible to understand and capable of implementing duties within the scope of rules and regulations of the Oregon State Board of Nursing and the Nurse Practice Act.

Skills:

General nursing skills with demonstrated proficiency. Provide leadership within complex and rapidly changing clinical environments. Demonstrate positive and compassionate attitude toward patients and their families. Prioritize care appropriately. Recognize and differentiate normal and abnormal patient assessments and conditions. Provide effective education for patients nursing staff and families. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to speak in front of large groups.

Summary

Employment Requirements:

To apply please fill out an application attach a cover letter and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

Successful completion of 500-hour probationary period.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Disclaimer:

If claiming veterans preference you must submit a DD214 Certificate of Release from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active-duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veterans preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation you will not receive veterans preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.

If claiming 10-point veterans preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet) plus the proof of entitlement of this. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.

Lake Health District is an equal opportunity employer and as such considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decisions are made without regard to race age religion color sex national origin physical or mental disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local state and federal regulations will be observed.

Required Experience:

Director