36802 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Gastrointestinal ServicesFull timeYes40

Full time

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements & evaluates standards of nursing practice to assure quality care across multiple outpatient departments.
  • Maintains efficient & effective departmental operations.
  • Ensures that work schedule is planned, implemented & monitored according to policy.
  • Ensures the availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
  • Facilitates smooth coordination of department services with other departments.
  • Participates in case management activities to facilitate quality patient outcomes.
  • Collaborates with team coordinator and team members to identify and resolve issues that affect patients and the care team.
• Preparation, administration and monitoring of departmental budgets to ensure personnel, facilities and materials are at desired level.
  • Determines appropriate operating expense budget.
  • Monitors expenses.
  • Adjusts staffing to meet budget requirements.
  • Monitors productivity of staff to assure budgetary compliance.
  • Gives input into capital requests for the Division. Creates capital equipment plan for future purchases of department.
  • Coordinates and assists in evaluation of products that would affect budget and/or clinical staff.
• Provides safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Monitors and assesses department safety.
  • Reviews policy and procedures for clinical competency.
  • Maintains infection control, regulatory, OSHA & DNV guidelines.
• Develops staffing plans and schedules to ensure appropriate staffing.
  • Interviews & hires new staff.
  • Assess acuity and complexity of patients to determine appropriate staffing levels.
  • Monitors productivity and overtime.
• Participates in the development of staff in order to assure competency.
  • Provide orientation of new staff.
  • Conducts timely performance evaluations.
  • Provides coaching, counseling and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
  • Terminates employees with approval of Director and HR.
  • Determines need for in-service/education for appropriate staff development.
  • Holds appropriate staff meetings to disseminate information/assures information.
  • Acts as role model for staff behaviors.
  • Promotes critical thinking skills in staff by acting as a resource and mentor.
• Fosters team building, peer support and respect
  • Collaborates with physicians, staff and other health team members to assure delivery of quality care.
  • Fosters an atmosphere of empowerment.
  • Supports effective decision making.
  • Supports staff through change by role model behaviors.
  • Participates in programs that have impact on morale, image, and working conditions.
• Promotes Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Identifies projects.
  • Collects appropriate data.
  • Develops corrective action.
  • Actively promotes and involves staff in CQI process.
• Maintains personal and professional grown and development
  • Develops goals for educational development with input from Director.
  • Attends workshops, seminars and professional organizational meetings both internally and externally to stay abreast of current clinical and managerial issues.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)