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Title: Director of Nursing
Location: Bluefield, VA 24605
Duration: 9 weeks contract (Strong possibility of extension)
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year of recent leadership/ supervisor experience.
- BLS- AHA
- RN license
Basic Job duties:
- Oversee Nursing Staff: Lead and manage all nursing staff, including nurses, nurse managers, and other clinical staff. This includes hiring, training, evaluating performance, and ensuring adequate staffing levels.
- Staff Development: Ensure nursing staff are continuously educated and up-to-date on best practices, certifications, and compliance requirements.
- Policy Development: Develop and enforce nursing policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective care delivery.
- Ensure High Standards of Care: Monitor and maintain the quality of care provided to patients, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Patient Safety: Oversee patient safety protocols to prevent errors, infections, and other complications.
- Care Coordination: Work with other healthcare departments (physicians, therapists, etc.) to ensure seamless and coordinated care for patients.
- Compliance with Healthcare Laws: Ensure the facility complies with local, state, and federal healthcare regulations, such as HIPAA, the Joint Commission standards, and other industry standards.
- Audit and Monitoring: Conduct audits and assessments to ensure nursing practices are compliant with these regulations and standards.
- Budget Planning: Develop and manage the nursing department’s budget, including staffing, supplies, and equipment.
- Resource Allocation: Ensure the nursing staff has the necessary tools, equipment, and supplies to provide optimal care.
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership: Lead and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to plan and implement care strategies for patients.
- Family and Patient Interaction: Sometimes the DON also deals with patient or family concerns, ensuring that they are heard and addressed promptly.
- Communication: Maintain effective communication between nursing staff, physicians, administrators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure patient care is coordinated.
- Quality Improvement Initiatives: Lead initiatives to improve nursing practices and patient care outcomes. This may include setting goals, tracking progress, and implementing improvements.
- Addressing Concerns: Investigate complaints or concerns from patients, families, or staff, and take corrective action when necessary.
- Set Departmental Goals: Establish short- and long-term goals for the nursing department in alignment with the facility’s objectives.
- Innovative Care Solutions: Implement new nursing practices or technologies to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Emergency Preparedness: Ensure the nursing staff is trained and prepared to respond to medical emergencies or unexpected situations (e.g., natural disasters, pandemics, etc.).
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