Position Summary: In collaboration with the management team focuses on daily department operations. Supervises personnel and coordinates activities of Nursing. Performs all duties in a manner that promotes team concept and reflects the mission and values at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. Serves as a role model for nurses, physicians, and department support staff, exhibiting the Core Values in all activities. Mentors under the Clinical Manager / Director and pursues management and leadership training within the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. May be assigned to special projects per Clinical Manager / Director consistent with strategic, fiscal, and operational goals/targets. In collaboration with management, coordinates the team to deliver patient care in a compassionate and ethical manner according to recognized standards and care model. Functions as the clinical utilizes various methods to communicate with staff. - Collaborates with staff, physicians, and all appropriate departments to promote optimal patient care and customer service. 5. COMPLIANCE: - Supports the implementation of organization policies and procedures in compliance with state, Federal and other regulatory guidelines to help ensure that high quality, cost‐ effective patient services meet or surpass accreditation standards. - Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients, employees, medical staff, and as appropriate, Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. - Responsible to develop and coordinate, with assistance of the clinical manager / director, clinical educator, and/or clinical nurse specialist, department competencies, educational programs, new employee orientation, and annual skills labs. - Keeps current with advances in nursing practice and technology, sharing knowledge with the staff on a regular basis. 6. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EVALUATION: - Assumes responsibility for obtaining information and expanding job knowledge and competency that reflects current practice. - Role models personal development and education. - Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. 7. ADVOCACY/ETHICS: - Advocates for the protections and rights of individuals, families, and staff, especially related to health and safety. - Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice. 8. RESEARCH: - Assists in the development, implementation and modification of programs and services needed to meet patient care and staff development needs. 9. HUMAN RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP: - Uses appropriate interpersonal skills to guide others to accomplish objectives. - Facilitates teamwork, participation, and cooperation. - Delegates work so subordinates have the necessary direction, authority, and skills to complete assignments. - Role models positive employee relations, using evaluation and management techniques and criteria, which are consistent and fair yet flexible enough to support employee and department needs. - Assures timely performance evaluations that reflect validated competence, safety, and quality standards of practice. - Counsels staff appropriately and is competent in conflict management. - Uses independent judgment, after consultation with clinical staff, to recommend and/or take action related to interviews, new hires, transfers, promotions, evaluations, and performance management issues. In collaboration with manager / director recommends promotions, supports disciplinary actions, and investigates and follows through with employee complaints and concerns. Other Duties: Performs other related duties as required.
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