Lowell Community Health Center Visa Sponsorship USA

INTRODUCTION

Lowell Community Health Center (Lowell CHC) is a community-based health care organization. Our programs have been recognized as national models. With a career at Lowell Community Health Center, you will be joining a dynamic team of passionate and talented people.

SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key clinical nurse leader responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, cost effective, culturally appropriate, quality care in the areas of OBGYN & Pediatrics. The DON will work collaboratively with the Chief Operating Officer and other departments to ensure that the goals of the Health Center are accomplished. The DON is responsible for the on-going operations and quality of patient care in assigned departments. They will work closely with clinicians, nursing, and all staff in evaluating the current organization of services and establishing standards for and monitoring quality of care. The position is responsible for overall operations, management of personnel and professional development. The DON will work in conjunction with a clinical operations team to ensure appropriate program oversight, integration of services, and compliance with all regulatory and quality assurance matters.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains, reviews, and updates all specialty policies in accordance with the LCHC standards, and regulatory and professional standards.
• Assesses patient care needs and monitors patient satisfaction. Addresses and resolves patient complaints in a timely manner. Sees complaints as an opportunity to reassess and improve processes as well as an opportunity for staff education and development. Works to cultivate expectations of individual staff accountability.
• Prepares and monitors salary, operational, and capital budget. Monitors use of unit supplies and equipment.
• Participates fully in all survey activities, remaining knowledgeable about changes in standards and updating practices to reflect those changes.
• Encourages and facilitates professional growth and development of staff. Facilitates flow of information from other departments to staff. Coordinates education programs for staff. Evaluates staff performance on an ongoing basis and completes staff performance appraisals in a timely manner. Provides recognition of exemplary employee performance and provides employee counseling as necessary.
• Provide timely and relevant performance evaluations to staff in accordance with LCHC policy and supervisor expectations.
• Supports nursing education and preceptorships, providing an optimal learning environment. Ensures staff are afforded opportunities for professional growth and development that support both new and existing programs of care.
• Works with Chief Operating Officer to manage clinical workflow within the assigned departments.
• Establish an environment which fosters teamwork and open communication.
• Directs the Clinical performance of the applicable departments and patient populations served.
• Oversee quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification required.
• 5+ years of clinical management experience in an adult ambulatory care or inpatient setting is required.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with an electronic medical record system are highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing and walking for up to 80% of the work day or shift.
• Some lifting, pushing or pulling required up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to see and distinguish color.
• Ability to perform CPR (chest compressions).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Frequent contact with patients, families, visitors, nurses and other department staff. Occasional requests to change work areas to cover another priority area to meet patient needs. Occasional stress and pressure caused by multiple simultaneous demands. May be exposed to various body fluids and/or infectious diseases. Universal precautions and techniques are included in orientation and the availability of protective wear is supported and encouraged when the employee is at risk for exposure.

LOCATION:

Lowell, MA

COMPENSATION:

• Base Pay: $145000.00/ Year-