Director of Surgical Services
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
II. GENERAL SUMMARY
The clinical nurse director is a registered professional nurse who provides for the administration direction planning implementation facilitation and evaluation of patient care provided in the surgical areas/unit. This position ensures incorporation of current AORN care theory and practice standards in the development and implementation of the philosophypolicy procedures objectives and patient care standards of the areas. As director fiscal responsibility for budget preparation and achievement is a priority. The director is responsible for overall unit operation including quality cost and service excellence. The clinical director supervises human resource utilization and performance.
These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner in accordance with the mission values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care service and kindness toward all patients staff physicians volunteers and guests.
a. Understands and implements a patient care model that reflects state of the art practice with development and achievement of short- and long-term goals
b. Interprets the patient care model to staff and validates their understanding of the work patterns required to support the model.
c. Outcomes of care are identified and quality achieved.
d. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and interdependence among staff members.
e. Develops and achieves project completion within identified timelines
2. Manages the human resources necessary for the efficient and effective provision of services in their area of responsibility.
a. Selects evaluates disciplines and terminates personnel with consistency and within time frames.
b. Holds staff accountable for their actions.
c. Utilizes leadership techniques with staff to ensure staff participation in department and hospital activities.
d. Meets regularly with staff to provide information and receive feedback. Develops effective communication style.
e. Develops and provides for adequate orientation of new staff members
f. Provides ongoing schedules for staff following Mercy policies and staff requests
g. Counsels staff regarding performance and growth opportunities
h. Evaluates staff in a consistent timely and fair manner making recommendations related to improvement promotion and continued employment
i. Maintains an atmosphere of zero tolerance for non- Mercy behaviors
a. Completes payroll review and authorization in a timely manner.
b. Monitors staffing levels and agency usage on a daily basis matching staffing levels to current patient volume
c. Completes monthly budget variance analysis report in a timely manner
4. Assumes responsibility and accountability for performance improvement activities within the area of responsibility
a. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements within the area of responsibility.
b. Develops performance improvement monitors within the area of responsibility and Patient Care Services
c. Educates staff members regarding the performance improvement process and involves them in completion of the process
d. Provides data reports measurable results and action plans for further improvement on a regular basis to supervisor.
5. Interprets develops and communicates essential information about their area of responsibility.
a. Make rounds daily on the patient care area to
maintain awareness of discharges admission complaints
and potential problems.
b. Communicates issues in a proactive manner to the Risk Manager Infection Control Practitioner and supervisor
c. Facilitates the discharge process by communicating with residents attending physicians and other departments as needed
6. Establishes implements and evaluates a unit plan consistent with the overall goals and strategic plan of Patient Care Services and Mercy Hospital.
a. Develops yearly goals during the strategic planning process
b. Provides quarterly updates with measurable results as directed
c. Communicates plan to staff members and encourages their involvement in working to meet the goals
7. Serves as the liaison between their area of responsibility and all other hospital departments.
a. Serves on hospital committees as directed
b. Provides updates to the Patient Care Services Management Team on a regular basis
c. Takes information from Patient Care Services back to the committee for consideration
IV. JOB SPECIFICATIONS
A. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
BSN required; MSN Preferred
Skills:
Current License in the State of Illinois required
Current certification in CPR required
Previous nursing management experience preferred
ACLS Certification preferred
Certification in surgical nursing preferred
Abilities:
Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of the patient care unit
Knowledge of growth and development needs of staff
- Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
- Health vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days following the 1st of the following month
- Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions tasks duties responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center.
Required Experience:
Director
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