Major Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements & evaluates standards of nursing practice to assure quality care.
  • Maintains efficient & effective departmental operations
  • Ensures that work schedule is planned, implemented & monitored according to policy
  • Ensures the availability of necessary supplies & equipment
  • Facilitates smooth coordination of department services with other departments
  • Participates in case management activities to facilitate quality patient outcomes
  • Collaborates with care coordinators & team members to identify & resolve issues that affect patients and the care team.
  • Identifies internal and external customers needs& ensures provision of services to meet those needs
• Preparation, administration & monitoring of departmental budget to ensure personnel, facilities & materials are at desired level
  • Determines appropriate operating expense budget
  • Monitors expenses
  • Adjusts staffing to meet budget requirements
  • Monitors productivity of staff to assure budgetary compliance
  • Gives input into capital requests for the Division
  • Assists in evaluation of products that would affect budget and/or clinical staff
• Provides safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Monitors & assesses department safety
  • Reviews policy & procedures for clinical competency
  • Maintains infection control, regulatory, OSHA & Accrediting Organization guidelines
• Develops staffing plans & schedules to ensure appropriate staffing.
  • interviews & hires new staff
  • assess acuity & complexity of patients to determine appropriate staffing levels
  • monitors productivity & overtime
• Participates in the development of staff in order to assure competency.
  • Collaborates with CNS/educator in providing orientation of new staff
  • Conducts timely performance evaluations
  • Provides coaching, counseling & disciplinary actions as appropriate
  • Terminates employees with approval of Clinical Director & HR
  • Determines need for in-service/education for appropriate staff development
  • Holds appropriate staff meetings to disseminate information/assures information
  • Acts as role model for staff behaviors
  • Promotes critical thinking skills in staff by acting as a resource & mentor
• Fosters team building, peer support & respect
  • Collaborates with physicians , staff & other health team members to assure delivery of quality care
  • Fosters an atmosphere of empowerment
  • Supports effective decision making
  • Supports staff through change by role model behaviors
  • Participates in programs that have impact on morale, image, & working conditions
  • Participates in the Orthopedic Service Line to enhance the quality of care provided to patients.
• Promotes Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Identifies projects
  • Collects appropriate data
  • Develops corrective action
  • Actively promotes and involves staff in CQI process
• Maintains personal & professional grown & development
  • Develops goals for educational development with input from Clinical Director
  • Attends workshops, seminars & professional organizational meetings both internally & externally to stay abreast of current clinical & managerial issues.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• BSN preferred or BS in related health care field (Master’s preferred) 2 years progressive management experience 4 years appropriate clinical skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Appropriate clinical skills Basic management Good communication skills Team building skills Basic computer knowledge
• Current licensure in state of Illinois CPR

Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints Resiliency & flexibility to deal with a changing environment Ability to work weekend, etc to meet departmental needs Ability to travel (local) May be exposed to hazardous & life-threatening diseases.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.