What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Acute Care Services position at Grace HealthPros, LLC?
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POSITION SUMMARY
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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
Minimum Education:
- 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.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Medical-Surgical
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
