Director of Nursing, Critical Access Hospital 221029
Hilo Medical Center
- Pahala, HI
- $140,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
1. Provides leadership and direction of hospital clinical operations to ensure compliance with established objectives, standards of nursing practice, and goals for quality care functions to remain in compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements.
2. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Administrator, nursing leaders, and other department heads and subordinates.
3. Direct operations of assigned areas of the organization, ensuring the provision of high quality patient care in the most cost-effective manner.
4. Collaborates with the Medical Directors and Medical Staff regarding clinical aspects and regulatory requirements of patient /resident care.
5. Participates in facility-wide quality assurance performance improvement program and directs nursing department activities relative to quality control, risk management, in service/continuing education needs, infection control and employee health.
6. Investigates irregularities and policy violations and takes corrective action.
7. Balances multiple priorities simultaneously assuring timely and accurate completion while maintaining quality standards. Is viewed as a resource in the facility when dealing with issues of systems and resources and accomplishing tasks in the most efficient and effective way.
8. Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services to improve the quality of patient care and plan for better utilization of staff time. Collects data and analyzes data to determine staffing patterns and overall nursing services staffing plans. Reviews work schedules, assignments, patient classifications, Nurse Managers reports daily to assess the appropriate number and level of personnel needed to provide quality care.Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing with 5 years of registered nursing experience (or Associate degree in Nursing with 7 years of registered nursing experience); Supervisory aptitudeSupervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory or administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.Preferred Experience: Long-term care, critical access hospital and/or emergency registered nursing experienceCertification: Certification in Advanced Nursing Administration is highly desirable.Licensure: Possession of a license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii at the time of hire.Supervises: This position is responsible for supervising the RPN IVs, RPN IIIs, Certified Nurse Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, and clerical support staff.Desired Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices and techniques must be demonstrated. Strong background in interpersonal communication, quality improvement activity, team building, strategic planning, and fiscal responsibility. Must demonstrate the ability to handle changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Company Description:As the Big Island's leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Medical Center, Hale Ho'ola Hamakua, Ka'u Hospital, and the Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and over 1,700 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Hale Ho'ola Hamakua and Ka'u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our or visit , or .