Directs and supervises nursing service functions and activities throughout the hospital; implements and interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for personnel, patients, medical staff and the public. Ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards.
Performs duties in any nursing capacity as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Economic Results: Prepares work schedules and assigns personnel; adjust staffing levels to meet overall needs of the hospital and provide for adequate coverage of the units.
2. Human Resources: Promotes cooperation of the staff to achieve department objectives and maintain good department relations.
3. Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvements activities, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
4. Provides performance feedback that supports employee development through self-appraisal and formal supervisor appraisal of performance.
5. Assures that appropriate teamwork is practiced.
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES:
1. The incumbent is expected to continually follow the essential practices of effective management: time management, focusing on opportunities and results, utilization of employees' strengths, setting proper priorities and sound decision making practices.
2. Always acts decisively and takes appropriate action in all circumstances.
3. Responsible for identifying and initiating necessary actions to resolve problem
4. Prepares written documentation as required by profession and the department.
5. Admits patients and arranges emergency operations and other services.
6. Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units and notes patients' condition.
7. Assists patients and families as needed in times of stress or crisis.
8. Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
1. Must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license in the State Of Louisiana.
2. Must be able to communicate proficiently, both orally and with written.
3. Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as per cents, doses,
volumes, and proportions. Basic concepts of algebra and geometry required.
4. Must have the ability to reason and solve practical problems and manage a variety of
situations only limited standardization exists. Must have the ability to interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
5. Must have current CPR, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, based on their position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities. Drug Testing Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.
