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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Selects, develops and counsels employees consistent with Human Resources management practices.
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Creates a work environment which allows participation in order to promote retention, productivity, diversity, employee safety and equality.
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In collaboration with the director, plans, prepares, implements, monitors and controls the budget to ensure sound fiscal management consistent with the goals of the hospital.
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Reports performance improvement results and addresses any problems or issues accurately and timely.
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Organizes and plans all activities in an effective manner. This includes organizing and delegating work in an effective manner, establishing appropriate time frames for completion of work and providing necessary leadership to ensure effective work results.
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Participates in the development of tactical plan for the areas of responsibility.
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Implements operational changes to satisfy regulatory (local, state, national) requirements and maintains area of responsibility in a state of continual readiness for Joint Commission and DHS surveys.
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Assists in the writing, implements, and updates policies as appropriate.
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Identifies the direct and indirect customers of the areas of responsibility, determines the products and services to provide based on the customer’s needs, analyzes customer satisfaction and developing actions that continually improve services. (Direct customers include patients, family members, physicians, employees, managers, directors, executives, students, etc. Indirect customers include board members, vendors, donors, etc.)
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Promotes continued self-development and development of staff.
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Develops and maintains communication tools to keep staff informed of changes, developments, services, policies and results.
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Participates in Joint Commission inspections and other local and state regulatory inspection requirements.
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Selects, trains/orients, directs, coaches, evaluates, and counsels staff.
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Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and with EMC policies and procedures.
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Ensures that staff consistently provide high quality patient care and/or other support services that are valued by patients, physicians and each other.
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Maintains clinical competence and assists in the management of a patient when necessary.
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Ensures a high level of employee, patient and physician satisfaction.
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Maintains survey readiness, compliant with JCAHO standards and state/federal regulatory bodies.
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Collaborates, plans and implements process improvement to maintain high customer satisfaction.
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Monitors daily assignment sheets and monthly schedule to ensure appropriate coverage.
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Monitors staff timekeeping system. Minimizes overtime and avoids meal penalties.
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Ensures language, appearance and behavior reflect EMC Behavioral Standards.
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Oversees and coordinates Nursing Education of assigned area:
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- Coordinates orientation program for new hires and transfers within the nursing division.
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- Develops/coordinates education plans associated with competency validation, addresses specific populations, and promotes the development of bedside nurse leaders.
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- Develops effectiveness of educational programs.
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- Incorporates the principles of adult learning in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of educational programs.
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- Coordinates and provides learning opportunities including (but not limited to) courses and classes that promote staff development and competence.
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- Utilizes feedback from physicians, directors, nursing staff and other disciplines to develop education plans for areas assigned.
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- Ensures educational programs are in alignment with the mission, vision and goals of EMC.
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25. Acts as an educational consultant:
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- Disciplines on programs to facilitate excellence in patient care utilizing the Relationship-Based Care Model. Consults with staff to promote professional development with career pathway or as requested by staff/leadership.
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26. Performs other duties as assigned.