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)