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RN / Director of Nursing Job in Thornton, Colorado |
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Description Standard Qualifications: Position Summary: The Nurse Director provides leadership through planning, organizing, coordinating , monitoring and evaluating the care provided for patients. The delivery of care is based on criteria that is age appropriate and is based on the physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety and learning needs of the individual patients. Responsibilities include fiscal, human resource, and operational functions. Maintains 24 hour accountability for patient care. The Nurse Manager performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at North Suburban Medical Center . The Nurse Manager displays positive support for the values and mission of North Suburban Medical Center . II. Position Requirements: A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Colorado . Current BLS certification. ACLS certification. B. Education: Bachelor of Science of Nursing or Bachelors degree in health related field preferred. Master's Degree is encouraged. Graduate of accredited school of nursing. C. Experience: Minimum of 5 years clinical experience required. Previous management experience preferred. D. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates understanding of health care from an organizational system perspective. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the practice of the nursing process. Demonstrates the ability to plan and provide for delivery of nursing services. Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of people and to maintain constructive relationships in all interactions. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written manners. Participates in counseling and guidance of personnel. Ability to assume twenty-four hour responsibilities for integration of patient care. Ability to assume leadership role with the health care team in planning and delivery of patient care. Recognized personal responsibility in striving for innovative health care delivery and assumes leadership in negotiating for changes in health care. III. Degree of Supervision Required: Individual proceeds on his/her own initiative, in compliance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and practices of North Suburban Medical Center. Collaborates/coordinates with the Director as necessary or requested. IV. Orientation Period : Minimum of two weeks contingent upon experience. Extensive orientation may be required and will be determined by the Director. * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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