PCU

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.

Registered Nurse, PCU - Pottstown, PA - FT, Permanent - $70,000 - $114,000 - Sign-On and Relocation Available

Registered Nurse, PCU
Pottstown, PA
$70,000 - $114,000
Direct Hire

Overview:

 

NEW GRADS WELCOME!!! 

 

We Believe in the Power of People Providing Great Care!

 

Our client’s Hospital is a 219-bed, acute care hospital offering an extensive range of services, including inpatient and outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic, emergency care, a nationally recognized Cancer Center as well as primary care, family practice, and pediatric offices. With 260 physicians representing 40 medical specialties, we serve the healthcare needs of residents in Pottstown and surrounding areas.

 

Our Emergency Room, is the second busiest in Montgomery County, seeing more than 40,000 patients a year. We’re 1,150 healthcare professionals strong, and our team of physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers is focused on exceeding expectations while delivering compassionate, safe, quality care.

 

Responsibilities:

 

The Hospital has more than 40,000 patient visits annually and is the 2nd busiest hospital in Montgomery County. We are the designated stroke hospital with a TPA administration within 45 minutes of arrival. With an 30 Bed Med/Surg unit. We have an average daily census of 30 patients. The Med/Surg Department has 2 floors to support our adult to geriatric patients. They see a wide variety of patients from Cardiac Comorbitites, DVT, Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Post Op Care. 

 

The Hospital is looking for Nurses to join our Team. Day/Night/PRN Shifts available New Graduates are welcome to apply.

 

 

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

 

·         Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing


Experience

 

·         Experience in the ICU or Med/Surg Preferred 

·         New Graduate Nurses Encouraged.

 

Certification and Licensure

 

·         PA Registered Nurse License

·         BLS Preferred (Will receive during orientation period)

·         ACLS Preferred (Will receive during orientation period)

·         CPI Preferred (Will receive during orientation period)

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