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Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Director of Nursing (DON) shall take the lead in ensuring that clinical operations are conducted in a manner to meet written and operational standards set by Laboratory Operations, Nursing, OSHA, HRSA, and other clinical compliance organizations.

The Director of Nursing functions as a member of a collaborative health care team to create and maintain a Patient Centered Medical Home where emphasis is on excellent communication; support of the patient is provided and tracked in a culturally competent, behaviorally enhanced setting supported by information technology.

Supervises: Clinic Managers/Coordinators, RNs, LVNs, Medical Office Assistants, Patient Access Representatives, and Phlebotomists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED:

Leadership & Communication

• Keeps Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) informed of all significant nursing issues including but not limited to any proposed policy or procedural changes, disciplinary actions, problems with providers, etc.

• Conducts periodic nursing meetings; agenda and minutes are to be forwarded to the CEO/CMO

• Collaborates with administrative staff and physicians to optimize efficiency of a variety of related services ranging from inpatient care to outpatient follow-up care

• Reports on department results and clinical outcomes

Nursing Staff Oversight & Development

• Coordinates orientation of new clinical support employees regarding clinical skills and duties

• Performs periodic assessments to determine deficiencies in nursing performance at all sites and of new hires, which includes but is not limited to:

• Log keeping (abnormal Pap smears, sub-specialty referrals, pregnancy/perinatal, STD, temperature, Clinical Measures data entry, immunizations, etc.)

• Skills (vital signs, immunizations, instrument sterilization, EKG, etc.)

• Policies and procedures (universal precautions, consent forms, needle disposal, identification and proper disposal of expired medications, etc.)

• Participates in 90-day and annual evaluations of nursing staff with input from CEO/CMO

• Participates in staff human resource planning and decisions, including hiring, training, supervision, and evaluating personnel and their work

• Recommends and collaborates on in-service education programs to promote staff development

• Responsible for maintaining current credentials for clinical support staff on file with Human Resources

Clinical Operations

• Serves as Triage Nurse and works with staff to ensure patient flow is optimal and patient wait times are minimized

• Determines staffing levels and monitors for adequacy in provision of nursing care

• Manages clinical department with major focus on improving the business aspects of health care operations and the quality of the health care provided

Quality, Compliance & Policy

• In charge of developing and monitoring the annual Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) reports for compliance

• Develops and implements nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures to maintain quality nursing care

• Establishes and implements policies, objectives, and procedures for the department

• Participates in the Center's Performance Improvement/Risk Management Program by identifying areas needing improvement to achieve goals

Budget & General Support

• Develops budgets, including recommendations for equipment outlays

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED

• Excellent organizational and grammatical skills

• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing

• Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively and deal tactfully with professional personnel as well as with the public

• Able to organize work, develop procedures, and follow instructions

• Projects a positive and professional image of Amistad Health

• Able to maintain confidential documents and information

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years of full-time paid experience in a hospital, community health center, or ambulatory care position, including two (2) years of supervisory experience

Position Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

• Maintain current BLS certification

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must have a current and valid Texas Driver's License and maintain minimum required auto liability insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a hospital nurse strongly preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Physical & Working Requirements

• Typically requires stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, and the ability to move 25 pounds

• Requires the use of office equipment including printer, copier, fax, computer, calculator, and telephone

• OSHA Category: 1

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person