DIRECTOR ICU TELEMETRY

Director of ICU and Telemetry - Provides leadership and direction to nursing personnel in accordance with nursing and administrative policies. Is accountable for departments on a 24-hour basis.
Develops goals, objectives and action plans for departments.
Serves as a liaison between nursing unit personnel, patients, families, medical staff and ancillary/support departments.
Coordinates the development and implementation of departmental Performance Improvement Process
Keeps the VP/CNO informed of current unit activities, problems and actions through oral and written reports.
Promotes open communication within the hospital, patient care unit, ancillary and support.
Plans and maintains a staffing pattern on the nursing unit which provides for the implementation of appropriate patient care on a 24-hour basis.
Reviews staffing with the staffing coordinator as appropriate.
Maintains nursing care hours within appropriate unit parameters.
Recruits, interviews and hires staff.
Plans and implements an orientation program for new nursing personnel.
Completes or designates completion of performance evaluations for nursing staff.
Approves recommendations for wage increases based on employee performance evaluations.
Counsels employees and implements disciplinary action as necessary according to severity of infraction utilizing organization personnel policies.
Recommends staff development activities in conjunction with the education department to provide for staff personal and professional growth.
Prepares budget for the nursing unit and assumes responsibility and accountability for the performance of the unit relative to the budget.
Completes reports for patient incidents, employee injuries, customer communications and other necessary forms within designated time frames.
Supervises compliance of unit personnel to safety, infection control, nursing and personnel policies and procedures.
Participates in the development, review and/or revision of nursing policies through participation in the Patient Care Council.
Serves on designated Medical staff committees, Nursing and any other committees
Serves as liaison with instructors for various clinical programs.
Maintains emergency preparedness plans for the departments.
Holds a minimum of ten staff meetings annually and submits minutes to
Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Contributes innovative ideas to facilitate and improve patient care, unit operations and
organization systems.
Contacts with the community are conducted in a manner that supports the System
philosophy and reflects positively on System programs.
Participates in development activities to support the individual unit/department.
Meets the needs of the internal and external customer with dignity and respect.
Communicates clearly and tactfully.
Accepts responsibility for and maintains confidentiality.
Maintains and promotes a safe environment by adhering to general and departmental
safety policies.
Promptly reports all potential safety risks and completes appropriate safety paperwork
when required.
Able to locate and refer to CRH and unit-specific policies and procedures, including fire,
safety, and infection control manuals.
Supports the System Infection Control policies.
Maintains current Employee Health requirements for position.
Maintains current licensure/certification as required for position.
Adheres to expectations of required/mandatory inservices.
Maintains current documentation on the Continuing Education/Inservice form.
Provides education for the department and/or peers within area of expertise.
Participates in community activities.
REQUIREMENTS
Certification, Registration or Licensure:
· Current RN licensure in the state of AZ in good standing
· CCRN Preferred
· Current ALCS card
· Current BLS card
Minimum Education:
· Bachelor’s Degree required
· Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum Experience/Skills:
· Five years Critical Care experience
· Two years progressively responsible leadership and supervisory responsibilities
· Excellent written and verbal skills
· Active membership in professional organization beneficial
· Prefer experience with budgeting and staffing issues
· Previous experience with patient care modules or PC helpful