DIRECTOR - 5 NORTH (STEPDOWN)

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation is seeking an experienced Clinical Unit Director (RN) to lead a designated nursing unit, oversee day-to-day operations, and drive high-quality patient care in a 25-bed telemetry setting in Canton, Ohio.

The role requires BSN with MSN preferred, current RN license, and BLS with RQI; leadership experience is valued as you guide staff, manage budgets, and participate in strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with BSN required and MSN preferred.
• Current, valid unencumbered RN license to practice registered nursing.
• Obtain and maintain BLS with RQI.
• Advanced educational and experiential qualifications: 3–5 years clinical experience; leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and hold staff accountable; provide nursing leadership for the unit.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and staffing of the clinical unit(s).
• Manage operational budgets and planning; participate in strategic planning.
• Recruit, retain, and develop nursing staff; conduct evaluations and coaching.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and adherence to RN competencies; promote safety and quality care.

Skills

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Prioritization

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Adaptability

Computer Skills

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

RN License (OBN)

AHA BLS with RQI

CNCC certification (within six months)

Job description

Position Summary

The Aultman Clinical Unit Director (RN) is a professional nurse whose primary responsibility is to provide supervision and hold staff accountable, as well as leadership. Concentration on the day-to-day operations of a specified clinical unit(s) is their priority. The Director is responsible for operational budgets and planning. They provide input into strategic and long-term planning. The Unit Director reports to an Executive Director or Vice President and may have an assistant manager(s).

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Aultman Clinical Unit Director (RN) is a professional nurse whose primary responsibility is to provide supervision and hold staff accountable, as well as leadership. Concentration on the day-to-day operations of a specified clinical unit(s) is their priority. The Director is responsible for operational budgets and planning. They provide input into strategic and long-term planning. The Unit Director reports to an Executive Director or Vice President and may have an assistant manager(s).

Areas Of Oversight Summary

Memorial 5 North is currently a 25-bed step-down/telemetry medical unit that provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for a diverse adult population. The unit is equipped to manage a variety of medical conditions and treatments, including cardiac monitoring, oxygen supplementation, blood administration, and other acute care interventions. Common diagnoses on 5 North include GI bleed, pneumonia, and sepsis. Patients requiring inotropic therapy for cardiac or renal diseases may be maintained. In acute situations, appropriate interventions may be initiated for stabilization with subsequent timely transfer to an intensive care unit. 5 North is committed to maintaining a culture of accountability, patient safety, and continuous improvement while supporting efficient throughput and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with BSN required and MSN preferred.
• Current, valid unencumbered OBN or multistate license to practice registered nursing pursuant to Section 4723.11 of Ohio Revised Code.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Advanced educational and experiential qualifications with consideration of the following:
  • Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience.
  • Understanding of the organization’s scope and complexity and the position’s responsibility.
  • Knowledge of the scope and complexity of the nursing care needs of the major populations served, as well as the culturally diverse and special needs of the population.
  • Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
  • Maintain membership in a professional nursing organization required.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.

Department Qualifications

• Certified Nurse in Critical Care (CNCC) certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained in accordance with organizational standards. Training classes are sponsored by the Education and Development Department.

Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication and interacts appropriately and professionally with patients, visitors, colleagues, physicians, students, and all others.
• Must be able to resolve and mediate conflicts.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and resources while exhibiting appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective leadership and coaching of colleagues to positively effect patient outcomes.
• Adaptability to changing work environments or needs.
• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Develops expectations for colleagues and fosters a culture of mentoring and coaching colleagues.
• Respects patients’ rights and responsibilities, demonstrates respect for the patients’ culture, language, customs, and beliefs, demonstrates the use of age-specific principles in communicating and educating patients, and serve as a patient and family advocate.
• Coordinates nursing services with the services of other healthcare disciplines and monitors initiatives involving care coordination.
• Promotes and holds colleagues accountable to use HRO tools and tones for high reliability and is committed to workplace safety.
• Identifies key performance indicators, develops/implements strategies based on evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, and continually monitors metrics.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection process.
• Responsible for effective retention strategy at the department level.
• Completes colleague evaluations with input from assistant managers.
• Participates and promotes growth of professional development of colleagues.
• Holds colleagues accountable for completion of education, competency, and orientation.
• Participates in planning, forecasting, and meeting budget for assigned cost center(s) while explaining financial variances.
• Responsible for department budget and makes decisions for operational planning.
• Focuses on the day-to-day operations of the department.
• Responsible for staffing and scheduling of colleagues within their assigned cost center(s) and providing hands‑on assistance or coverage as needed.
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, including career planning;
• Participates and provides input in strategic planning.
• Facilitates participation of staff in organizational and unit‑based decision‑making councils and/or committees.
• Maintains continual regulatory readiness.
• Must adhere to the RN job description and competencies.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations

• Promotes Aultman RESPECT values to foster a healthy work environment, while maintaining an environment of fairness and inclusivity.
• Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Promise, ACE.
  • Act - Meet with staff monthly.
  • Communicate - Share information.
  • Engage - Include colleagues in change initiatives.
• Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Values.
  • Live our Mission - Demonstrate and support our mission and values in our day-to-day leadership.
  • Think Strategically - Understand and communicate the vision and strategy.
  • Lead with Integrity - Earn and give trust by being direct, truthful and admitting when wrong.
  • Expect Excellence - Focus, align and build effective teams by attracting and retaining top talent.
  • Inspire to Make a Difference - Set personal examples of good work ethic and motivation.
  • Achieve Success - Set goals and motivate the team toward greater commitment to those goals

Working Conditions

Work eight hours a day. This unit requires 24/7 coverage. Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed. Work weekends and holidays as assigned. Every other weekend and two holidays a year, in a group rotation. Hybrid/WFH schedule available. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate floor coverage. Cross training in all areas in the department is required. On call coverage is assigned to cover the department schedule. Staff may be assigned to different locations within the foundation. Travel within a “XX” mile radius is required.

• 24/7 responsibility for unit/department(s).
• On call rotation required.
• Flexes time to interact with colleagues on off hours/shifts.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

Department Working Conditions

• Work at least eight hours a day. This unit requires has 24/7 coverage.

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category II - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues by exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measures will be readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

Remarks

• Lifting 0-10 lbs
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Lifting 10-20 lbs
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Lifting 20-35 lbs
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Lifting 35-50 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 50-75 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Lifting 75-100 lbs
• Never
• Lifting over 100 lbs
• Never
• Forward Reaching
• Frequent 34-65%
• Overhead Reaching
• Frequent 34-65%
• Standing
• Frequent 34-65%
• Walking
• Frequent 34-65%
• Sitting
• Frequent 34-65%
• Climbing
• Occasional 10-33%
• Stairs/Ladder
• Occasional 10-33%
• Bending/Stooping
• Frequent 34-65%
• Twisting/Turning
• Frequent 34-65%
• Kneeling/Squatting
• Frequent 34-65%
• Crawling
• Never
• Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
• Never
• Carrying 0-10 lbs
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Carrying 10-20 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 20-35 lbs
• Frequent 34-65%
• Carrying 35-50 lbs
• Occasional 10-33%
• Carrying 50-100 lbs
• Never
• Carrying over 100 lbs
• Never
• Grasping/repetitive sustained
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Fine motor coordination
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Vision: Near/Far/Color
• Continuous 66% of the day
• Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
• Continuous 66% of the day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.