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*Description*

*Purpose: *

Assumes accountability for Hospital Operations inclusive of patient throughput, clinical practice, environment of care and safety. Partners with the leadership of various hospital departments to provide continuity of care.

*Essential Responsibilities *

* Provides leadership and support across departments.

* Responds to all emergency calls, codes, and alerts within the hospital.

* Escalates issues/events as necessary per hospital chain of command.

* Addresses patient complaints that arise in real time through service recovery to ensure an optimal patient experience.

* Facilitates throughput to varying levels of care as indicated.

* Plans and projects staffing and resources considering assessment of unit acuity and activity.

* Supports quality metrics and goals to ensure optimal patient safety and quality of care. Escalates concerns timely.

* Communicates effectively across the organizations, actual and potential operation, clinical and risk management issues in a timely manner to all appropriate levels in the organization.

* Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values.

* Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

* Performs other duties as required

Transfer Center Responsibilities (Vassar/Danbury)

* Coordinates interfacility transfers to facilitate appropriate, safe, and expeditious transfer of patients.

*Education and Experience Requirements: *

* Registered Nurses with minimum of 3 yrs. clinical nursing experience *

* 1-2 yrs. Management experience preferred*

* Completed or enrolled in Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Nursing program required

* BLS and ACLS required

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1218

Department: Nursing Administration

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $45.29 - $84.11 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.