Director of Cardiac Critical Care
Company: Frye Regional Medical Center
Location: Hudson
Posted on: October 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionJob SummaryThe Director Cardiac Critical Care
Services supports the Cardiovascular ICU (8 beds) and the
Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit. (8 beds). The CVICU provides care to
fresh post-surgical open hearts, valves, cardiovascular patients
with devices to include but not limited to: impellas, intraortic
balloon pumps, Swan-Ganz lines, and others. In addition, this
patient population includes post-surgical vascular patients. The CV
Stepdown Unit is near the CVICU and cares for open heart patients
following extubation (less than 24 hours) and other patients to
include critically ill STEMI cases and others.This Director reports
to the Chief Nursing Officer. The Director is accountable for high
quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical
staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient
care.This leader will assume responsibility for assisting in
assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating
nursing practice on each unit. The Director will supervise and
evaluate work activities of all nursing personnel and provide
clinical leadership and set strategic and long-term goals for the
nursing staff. The Director will assess performance objectives for
each nursing unit and organize, coordinate, develop and review
policies, procedures and nursing protocols to meet all regulatory,
compliance and quality care standards.The Director is responsible
for the quality of care, operational and financial efficiency
(budgeting) of the nursing unit. The Director will lead and
professionally develop the nursing staff within the unit, providing
performance goals, feedback, and development opportunities. In
addition, the Director will is responsible for recruitment, hiring
and training of personnel and will chair committees as assigned.
Provide direct care as needed. Role assumes 24/7 responsibility of
Director's assigned areas. Responsibilities:• Active and current
Registered Nurse license in the state of North Carolina.• Highly
effective interpersonal and communication skills.• Proven
leadership ability and hospital operational ability.• Ability to
serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of
nursing. Essential FunctionsDevelops and implements departmental
goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,
administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the
organization. Directs and evaluates departmental operations,
including patient care delivery, information technologies, service
level determination, and complaint management, to achieve
performance and quality control objectives. Plans and monitors
staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating,
disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures
that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding.
Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Creates and
fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical
protocols. COMPANY DESCRIPTIONFrye Regional Medical Center, located
in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute
care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70
primary and specialty care providers. Benefits - Wide range of
benefits options!
Keywords: Frye Regional Medical Center, Kingsport , Director of Cardiac Critical Care, Executive , Hudson, Tennessee
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