What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Nursing Officer position at Harris Regional Hospital?
Sr. Nursing Officer-7463-12771
Description
Who We Are :
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.
Where We Are :
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.
Why Choose Us :
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants
- Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
- And much more…
POSITION SUMMARY
Directs the activities and resources of the nursing divisions of Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the organization. Participates in the development of strategic plans by assisting in development of specific objectives and achieving the plan goals.
Essential Functions :
Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
administrative, legal, and ethical requirements / objectives of the organization.
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Ensures departments stays focused on their important role in the continuum of care.
Assists in administration and coordination of long- and short-range planning activities. Develops strategic planning, operational and financial goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Performance review includes recognition of active participation in briefs, debriefs, huddles, learning boards, and executive patient safety rounds.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job. However, an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and / or regulatory requirements.
Minimum Education : Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree preferred.
Required Licenses : Current NC nursing license.
Current AHA BLS required.
Minimum Work Experience : Minimum five years in healthcare management or related field
Required Skills : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement
Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Administration / Management
Primary Location
NC-Sylva
Schedule
Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only
