Nursing Director

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital seeks an RN Professional to manage an assigned nursing unit, supervise staff, and apply the nursing process with age-specific criteria. The role carries 24/7 responsibility and requires expert clinical judgment in collaboration with physicians and families.

Responsibilities include staffing decisions, budgeting, and coordinating with other departments. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required; MSN is preferred, with Tennessee RN licensure and ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee; continuing education units annually.
• BLS certification within orientation period; specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assures patient care management through nursing process and age-specific criteria.
• Selects and manages nursing staff for the assigned unit.
• Ensures proper disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste and staff education.
• Manages personnel and equipment budgets.
• Ensures unit compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Directs Quality Improvement activities to ensure care quality and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

MSN preferred

Job description

Category:

RN Professional

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

10 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for operational management of assigned unit, supervision of assigned unit personnel, and utilization of the nursing process and age-specific criteria in delivery of patient care, i.e.: Assessment, Planning, Implementation, nd Evaluation of outcome. Under the general direction of the Vice-President of Hospital Services and.or the Administrative Director, has 24 hour, 7 days a week responsibility for overall management of a nursing unit; make decisions that require expert clinical judgment; and collaborates with physicians, families, and other departments. Interviews, hires, evaluates, and monitors staff compliance with policies, procedures, and Quality Improvement standards. Conducts ongoing patient care evaluations. Under the general direction of the Vice-President of Hospital Services and/or the Administrative Director, has 24 hours, 7 days a week responsibility for overall management of a nursing unit; makes decisions that require expert clinical judgment; and collaborates with physicians, families, and other departments. Prepares, submits, and manages within approved annual budget. Employee is subject to call back as required by the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assures patient care management through utilization of the nursing process and age specific criteria.
• Selects and manages nursing staff for assigned unit.
• Ensures the proper segregation and safe disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
• Assures continuing education of the staff.
• Prepares and manages personnel and equipment budgets.
• Assures unit compliance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Directs Quality Improvement activities to ensure quality of patient care and compliance with Nursing Standards.
• Evaluates, interprets, and implements hospital and nursing policies and procedures and recommends changes as required.
• Represents the unit at interdepartmental hospital functions and directs the interrelationships between the unit, other hospital departments, and the community at large.
• Recognizes and participates in activities which foster personal and professional growth.
• Endorses and promotes Guest Excellence/Patient Satisfaction and the institutional and nursing philosophy and goals of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
• Develops and maintains a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the nursing unit.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Completion of bachelor’s degree in nursing required. MSN preferred.
• LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee. Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually. BLS certification must be obtained within orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position. Certification in specialty area preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Proficiency in current practices and techniques in specific area of clinical expertise as acquired through clinical experience. Previous management and supervisor experience preferred.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.