What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF NURSING position at KidsPeace Childrens Hospital?
The Nurse Director is primarily responsible for the overseeing and coordinating of the provision of nursing services offered in each program area for the children in care including contracted services (MD, PT, Speech, etc.) and services of outside providers (dental, eye, etc.). Also responsible for budgeting, planning, implementation, problem-solving, staff training, record keeping and compliance with all regulatory, licensing, and accrediting authorities at the state and national level. Will consult with the Staff Psychiatrist, as necessary. The Nurse Director will be responsible for the supervision of Nurses, Transportation Aides, Student Nurses and Interns in providing care appropriate to the age-related needs of children. Indirectly, the Nurse Director will supervise any and all staff members responsible for the distribution of medication to children in care and those responsible for medical record keeping and distribution of information from such record. The Nurse Director will educate others on clinical issues as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Bachelor’s in nursing or related field preferred.
- One year of medical – surgical nursing, with an additional year of psychiatric nursing preferred.
- Licensed in State of Maine as Registered Nurse (RN)
JOB DUTIES :
Compliance – Responsible for ensuring compliance with KidsPeace policies and with all regulatory bodies including OSHA, Maine licensing, JCAHO, State law, Federal law, etc.
Communications - Maintains good working relationships with staff members, customers and the public. Shares pertinent job-related information, in a timely manner in order to promote sound decision-making and efficient workflow. Demonstrates sensitivity in communications with children regarding diagnostic and clinical needs.
Safety – Ensures the safety of children and staff members and takes immediate action to remove all dangers or threats of danger to the welfare of those children and staff members. Demonstrates and teaches the appropriate action in response to emergency, fire, crisis, infection control, accident prevention, or environmental hazard situations.
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