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Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Day Surgery

Position is located:Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary:

The Manager of DSU and Cath Lab is responsible for the management of a clinical nursing department. This person plans and organizes, the nursing unit and services.

Responsibilities:

1.Has responsibility for the scheduling of staff.

2.Is responsible for the development, implementation, revision, and reporting of Performance Improvement activities.

3.Responsible for the development and implementation of the departmental capital and operating budgets.

4.Responsible for the formulation of policies, procedures, and staffing patterns essential to the achievement of a high standard of patient care.

5.Responsible for the departmental compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and state licensure requirements.

6.Responsible for coordinating training and ongoing education of staff.

7.Inspires staff by consistently connecting to purpose.

8.Holds direct reports accountable for achieving excellence.

9.Reviews and analyzes patient satisfaction scores and makes changes accordingly to improve patient satisfaction.

10.Schedules and conducts staff meetings passing along pertinent information as well as safety and financial information.

11.Completes and delivers timely evaluations for direct report employees.

12.Ensures staff compliance with safety measures, AR Gould policies, State, OSHA, Federal and Joint Commission Regulations.

+ Maintain a safe environment for healthcare workers, patients, and/or visitors complying with NLH policies and procedures; review, document and address all incidents and safety violations within area of responsibility; report all lost time due to reported work injuries within 24 hours to local HR BP or Safety contact; support and facilitate open and non-punitive communication among NLH employees, non-employed healthcare workers, patients and visitors, reporting and addressing patient and environmental safety concerns.

Other Information:

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:RN required.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: If RN, all Directors and Managers overseeing Clinical areas may be required from time to time to assist with patient care. Due to this potential it is required that prior to administering hands on care nurses in these roles should have current BLS certification, an up to date Skills Check List and depending on departmental specifications a current ACLS and PALS or PEARS certification.

EDUCATION SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

1.If RN, BLSand ACLS certification

2.If RN, PALS or PEARS certification recommended

3.Prefer a Bachelors degree or equivalent managerial experience.

4.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Word, and

Outlook and Excel.

5.Must be able to work independently, organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.

6.Successful completion of general AR Gould orientation.

7.Demonstrates strength in customer service and interpersonal skills.

8.Willingness to accept wide variety of duties.

Competencies and Skills

+ Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.

+ Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.

+ Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

+ Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.

+ Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.

+ Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

+ Fosters Innovation: Employs and encourages the use of meaningful creativity in solving challenges. Proactively identifies opportunities and uses new approaches to enhance processes, systems and services. When appropriate, suggests or initiates new strategies, products, services, and markets.

+ Influences and Inspires: Builds enthusiasm and commitment among others to move in a desired direction and models it personally. Creates a compelling vision of success that motivates workplace initiative and energizes others to follow. Provides direction and guidance to encourage cooperation between team members in order to attain an objective. Has the ability to appropriately influence others' actions and decisions with and without express authority.

+ Word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, database experience and other computer related skills.

+ No previous experience required.

+ Promotes Health and Safety: Promotes a healthy and safe environment for patients, employees and visitors. Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.

+ Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .

+ Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.

+ Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

+ Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

+ Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

+ Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

+ Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

+ Required Registered Nurse

+ Required Registered Nurse

Education

+ Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions

+ Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

+ Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

+ Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

+ Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.

+ Prolonged periods of kneeling.

+ Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

+ Prolonged periods of sitting.

+ Prolonged periods of standing.

+ Prolonged periods of walking.

ARG, Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Maine, TAMC, Northern Maine, Rural Health Care

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