Acute Care Services – Director - Missoula, MT - $120,000 - $135,000

Acute Care Services – Director

Missoula, MT

$120,000 - $135,000

Job Description

The Acute Care Services Clinical Director works under the direction and supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer. The Acute Care Director functions as an integral member of the patient care team, responsible for the clinical direction of staff members, quality outcomes, and financial health of the reporting units. The Acute Care Director has the 24/7 responsibility for the effective implementation of the philosophy, policies and procedures, goals of the hospitals and the department and their effect on patient care. This individual serves as the expert, role model and resource to the clinical team and care integrator for patients. The shifts will vary to meet the needs of both nightshift and dayshift staff. The Acute Care Services Director exercises autonomy in performing the assigned responsibilities and functions cooperatively with staff and management to support the mission, vision values and strategic plan of CMC.

This Acute Care Services Clinical Director work closely with all members of the Leadership Council and oversees a house-wide, functional, multidisciplinary, and service oriented team that includes the ICU/PCU, Medical/Surgical, and Rehab Nursing Units.

PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES

·        Oversees the development and implementation and assists the Acute Care Manager with staff education and orientation to train and develop effective and efficient staff.

·        Works with Acute Care Manager and House Administrator to ensure that enough qualified nursing personnel are assigned for each unit/shift to meet the patient’s needs.

·        Assists in the interview and hiring process and the employee annual evaluation process.

·        Helps to implement quality and safety standards and audit for compliance and ongoing process improvement.

·        Represents the Acute Care Services unit through departmental and assigned committee meetings.

·        Participates in the developing and updating of department policy and procedures.

·        Manage budget and resources for each unit, ensuring optimal utilization while minimizing costs.

·        Works closely with the Acute Care Manager to understand and manage the correct productivity for the units.

·        Regularly rounds on the units and is visible for staff.

·        Participates in problem-solving issues and communicates openly with all members of the team.

·        Maintain regular communication with the Senior Leadership Team, providing updates on unit progress, discussing strategic initiatives, and obtaining valuable input to ensure the Acute Care division continues to meet its operational and clinical goals. This communication will involve offering critical insights, raising concerns promptly, and providing constructive solutions for consideration.

·        Based on primary staffing needs may need to take a patient assignment or be a resource for staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·        Bachelor’s degree in a Nursing or eligible license in the state of Montana required.

·        Master’s degrees in Nursing, Business, or Leadership/Management preferred.

·        ACLS, ONS certification, Healthcare Provider BLS within 3 months of hire. 

Preferred Certification(s):

·        Certification in specialty preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

·        5 years or more experience as an Acute Care Clinical Leader required.

·        Experience as a Unit Level Director strongly preferred.

·        Competency of RN for Med/Surg or ICU.

·        2 years or more experience for bedside RN.

·        Demonstrated success with tabulating, collaborative work with physicians, project management and process improvement projects.

·        Experience with a team with a variety of skill levels including new graduate RN’s.

·        Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

Required Skills:

·        Exhibits pride of ownership and is customer focused, strategically oriented, demonstrates teamwork, and delegates appropriately.

·        Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple tasks.

·        Requires excellent written and oral communications, presentation, and computer/pc skills.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software.

·        Demonstrated success with tabulating, collaborative work with physicians, project management and process improvement projects.

·        Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities, assigned with or without notice.

Director of Acute Care Services - USA, Lander WY - $73,063 - $109,595

Director of Acute Care Services 

USA, Lander WY 

$73,063 - $109,595 

Job Description 

To provide clinical practice leadership for the operation of specified patient services departments including Medical/Surgical and Intensive Care units within our company. To direct clinical practice, coordinate patient service delivery, educate and develop staff, control budget(s) and manage the work environment. To serve as a resource for interdisciplinary divisions within the hospital. 

Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations regarding operations and budgets, design protocols, and generate well developed reports. Professional knowledge sufficient to assure quality of care and patient safety provided with multidisciplinary services areas. 

Responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of the operations and staff, clinical and nonclinical, of the medical/surgical and ICU units.The System Acute Care Services Director will divide time, duties, and attention at both the Riverton and Lander campuses based on the need of the patients, departments, organization and system 

Our Vision & Mission 

Our vision is to serve our communities’ evolving healthcare needs by cultivating a network of compassionate, dedicated professionals. We are committed to working together, using best practices, improving quality, and assuring an exceptional patient experience. 

Our mission is to make our communities healthier. In order to achieve this, we are committed to five core values: 

Delivering high-quality patient care 

Our highest priority is caring for people - the friends, family and neighbors whom we serve in our community. 

Creating excellent workplaces for our employees 

We are committed to providing an environment based on respect and one which encourages personal and profession growth. 

Supporting physicians 

We support our physicians' practices by providing an innovative facility, advanced technology, and a well trained, organized clinical staff. 

Providing community value 

We are a vital resource for our community and because we take pride in our community, we are actively involved in supporting local, civic, and charitable organizations. 

Ensuring fiscal responsibility 

We are fiscally responsible ensuring that we meet our capital needs and the expectations of our stakeholders.