Associate Chief Nursing Officer Surgical Services
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Description: Wesley Medical Center is presently looking of Associate Chief Nursing Officer Surgical Services right now, this career will be placed in Kansas. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Responsible and accountable for management of staff and services related to nursing service operations, performing duties related to management of! labor, special program development, management of construction projects and works with ancillary departments to improve working relationships. Ensures compliance with all legal, licensure and accreditation requirements as designated by accrediting agencies. Directs, plans, leads, controls and ensures optimal operations of nursing business administration.
Demonstrates the ability to adapt technique/treatment to age of population served, including newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, while providing care/service with respect to cultural differences and spiritual needs.
Provides education and leadership in directing the nursing administration office, including mentoring, training, and ongoing support and evaluation of department members; encourages growth and development of all department members, promoting autonomy, self direction, and initiative in patient and/or facility functions
Supports daily oversight and management o! f productivity indicators for nursing departments; communicate! s with department leadership when issues identified to assure timely resolution
Facilitates management of staffing and patient flow functions to assure safe and appropriate patient placement; interacts with and provides education to hospital departments in matters of human resource management, productivity, and patient flow functions
Provides leadership and direction to nursing recruitment and retention activities
Directs the preparation and maintenance of department reports, and prepares periodic reports for senior leadership as required or requested; evaluates, presents, and utilizes data effectively to demonstrate status, progress, and areas of opportunity towards departmental activities
Responsible for budget preparation and monitoring department expenses for assigned areas
Assists leadership to ensure the stability and reputation of the hospital by ensuring compliance with all legal, licensure, and accreditation requirements! as designed by TJC and other accrediting agencies
Collaborates with Quality Management department to identify potential QA or risk issues; performs any necessary investigation, documentation and follow-up as required
Responds to patient complaints in accordance with WMC procedure; acknowledges the importance of customer service and need for timely follow through on issues identified
Responsible for tracking construction projects and assuring construction plans are monitored and managed from a nursing perspective; communicates status and changes to CNO in a timely manner
Assumes responsibility for nursing department in the absence of the CNO
Serves as a consultant and/or resource to managers on operational issues for nursing
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job res! ponsibilities which may be inherent in the position. Responsibilities a! re subject to change.
Qualifications
Required Registration, Licensure or Certification
Current licensure in the state of Kansas as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) verification course, as specified in policy
Required Education or Experience
Master's Degree (or current enrollment) in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field
Five years progressive nursing management experience
Required Knowledge and Skills
Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including, but not limited to, administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patient and/or significant others
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
Possess personal computer skills
Ability to multi-tas! k, delegate and prioritize
Possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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This career starts available on: Thu, 30 May 2013 14:14:56 GMT
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