Director of Nursing

DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

REPROTS TO: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

WAGE GRADE: EXEMPT

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE: HIGH RISK

BASIC FUNCTIONS/ POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and working closely with the Operations department the Director of Nursing is responsible for nursing services at all clinics. Major responsibility training and supervising all Nursing supervisors. Oversight of all clinical support activities provided by the medical assistants under supervision of the Nursing Supervisors. Directing, supervising, coordinating and evaluating all activities of patient care.

The Director of Nursing shall possess demonstrated knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide and assure quality nursing and standards of care for the patient population as per Title 22, Chapter 7. Primary Care Clinics, Article 3.

Section 75028.

A Director of Nursing ensures that healthcare facilities are safe and meet the needs of patients and their families. They make sure there is adequate staff for the facility and that the staff is well trained to meet the safety and health of patients. They oversee budgeting, staffing, training and ongoing education. Directors of Nursing supervise their staff for performance, giving feedback on an ongoing basis. They enforce local, state and federal laws in a healthcare facility.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Are as follows and are not intended to cover every single duty of the job:

1. Oversees Nursing Supervisors and nursing service across all clinics...

2. Ability to navigate and use an electronic health record.

3. Compliance with confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations

4. Actively works with the CMO in monitoring quality of care provided at Innercare.

5. Works with CQI manager to identify trends and design interventions constantly seeking opportunities for improvement.

6. Works with the Nursing Supervisors for compiling data for reports, work load assessment, quality assurance, and other operational aspects that effect community services and Medical services.

7. Identifies opportunities for improvement and implementation of appropriate changes.

8. Assists Nursing Supervisors in the preparation of work plans and implementation of training programs for Nursing and Medical assistant staff.

9. Acts as a liaison between Nursing service and Clinicians, Clinic Operations, and Administration.

10. Provides and/or coordinates the orientation and continuous education including Patient Centered Medical Home process for the Nursing and Medical Assistant staff.

11. Takes the initiative to be innovative and creative to improve patient care and outcomes through staff development and the meeting of the identified needs. Demonstrates pro active rather than re-active approach.

12. Evaluates and ensures the Nursing and Medical Assistant staff delivers patient-centered care effectively.

13. In conjunction with Administration, ensures credentialing and/or certification files of medical staff are updated:

• Reviews personnel records
• Keeps accurate personnel records of education of staff

14. Meets professional requirements in a timely manner and is attentive to detail such as, Nursing schedule, Personnel evaluations, and Clinic based CQI and QA Process

15. Manages equipment effectively:

• Evaluates supply orders
• Accounts for equipment function
• Monitors time cards and time edits in a timely and prompt manner

16. Exhibits concerns for high standards in personnel:

17. Engages in conflict resolution with positive results, documents and counsels personnel problems.

18. Keeps Administration informed of major issues

19. Serves an ideal role model and displays self-confidence in leadership role.

20. Provides a strong image as a leader and supports the Mission of the organization.

21. Shows effectiveness in the leadership role and uses effective communication as well as written skills.

22. Supports and follows the chain of command and responds positively to changing circumstances.

23. Displays high level of personal responsibility and professional.

24. Participates in hiring of nursing and other staff and supports equal opportunity

25. Demonstrates matur.e judgment in clinical/educational matters and managerial concerns.

26. Thinks analytically and conceptually.

27. Maintains high level of personal education standards utilizing current reference materials in the form of journals, text, reports, newsletters, manufacture's information, policies, procedures, and standards, etc.

28. Uses the English language proficiently by writing ability, speaking ability and creativity.

29. Understands and Follows all safety procedures and reports unsafe conditions.

30. Understands appropriate body mechanics to ensure an injury free environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate Degree in Registered Nursing and/or Baccalaureate in nursing desirable.

2. Possession of current Registered Nurse License form the State of California

3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

4. Current certification in some area of the nursing profession is desirable.

5. Graduate of an accredited college and/or university.

6. A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in acute carenursing.

7. Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee, while performing job duties is regularly required to sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than twenty-five (25) pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception vision and the ability to focus.

HIPAA/Compliance:

Maintain privacy of all patient, employee and volunteer information and access such information only on a need to know basis for business purposes.

Comply with all regulations regarding corporate integrity and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent or unlawful behavior or activity.

NOTE: THIS JOB IS EXEMPT UNDER FLSA PROVISIONS.

Innercare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Innercare will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Innercare encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $160,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $160,000 - $175,000