Assistant Director-Nursing

Location
Calhoun City
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Job Summary

 
Directs, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities, for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the nursing management team to meet and support diverse organizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for areas of nursing programs/services, implementation of performance improvement strategies, support of strategic nursing business initiatives, processes and communication plans which support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

 
 

Job Responsibilities

 
 

Job Responsibilities

 
 
Contributes in the development, and oversees the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee, and provider satisfaction for area of responsibility.
 
Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance of the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses? rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area of responsibility.
 
Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in areas of responsibility.
 
Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration, and the delivery of services.
 
Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives.
 
Directs a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment.
 

Specifications

 
 

Experience

 
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired 
 
3 years progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience
 
 

Education

 
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired 
 
Bachelor?s Degree.
Master's Degree.
 

Training

 
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired 

Special Skills

 
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired 
 
Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation and administration of service and program delivery.
Certification
 

Licensure

 
DescriptionMinimum RequiredPreferred/Desired 
 
RN
 
 

Reporting Relationships

 
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

 
Yes
 
 

Work Environment

 
 

Functional Demands

 
LabelShort DescriptionFull Description 
Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
 
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
 
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
 
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
 

Functional Demands Rating

 
Sedentary
Light
Medium
Heavy
 

Activity Level Throughout Workday

 
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

 
Frequent
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

 
Frequent
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

 
Frequent
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

 
Occasional
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

 
 
 

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

 
 
 

Sensory Requirements

 
Color DiscriminationNear VisionFar VisionDepth PerceptionHearing 
Yes
Accurate
Accurate
Minimal
Moderate
 

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

 
Not Anticipated
 

Environmental Requirements - Other

 
 

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