St. Lukes Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.
Has accountability for the patient care unit or service. The major responsibilities are in providing leadership and communication, monitoring the work environment, assuring quality, managing the fiscal budget, managing human resources and ensuring the delivery of competent clinical practice.
Responsibilities
LeadershipFacilitates staff to assume leadership roles via role modeling.Demonstrates positive leadership skills and communication which results in achievement of outcomes.Articulates departmental goals and objectives which allows staff to actively participate in clinical decision-making.Work EnvironmentFacilitates the achievement of a high quality work environment.Ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are available.QualityParticipates in unit programs, documents results, reports by deadlines, and formulates corrective action plans for improvement.Meets established research-based standards of care and Leads quality improvement projects.Develops a multidisciplinary program to monitor quality care indicators.Maintains a consistent score of good on selected department items on customer service survey.Develops and reviews Departmental Policies and Procedures.Participates in chart review audits.Fiscal ManagementMaintains fiscal budget, overtime, orientation costs, SSP costs and medical supply costs.Adjusts staffing patterns according to unit activity and patient acuity.Analyzes budget variancesDevelop and manage the unit budgetIdentifies major hospital cost savings opportunities.Identifies new revenue-producing opportunities.Human ResourcesSupports Shared leadership.Facilitates professional growth and development of staffDemonstrates accountability for human and material resource managementComplies with personnel policies and proceduresOversees orientation of all new employees.Ensures that payroll is accurate and timely.Clinical and Professional PracticeEnsures effective delivery of competent, compassionate nursing care.Develops clinical experts in the patient care areas.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Education and Experience: Starting January 2016, any new hires should have: Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years leadership experience OR Master’s Degree and no experience OR Associates Degree Nursing and 5 years leadership experience
Required Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN)
Required minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abillities and Training: Ability to relate to people and handle complex situations
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