DIRECTOR-CRITICAL CARE

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DIRECTOR-CRITICAL CARE','Full-time','Director/Manager/Supervisor','Days','Days','80','80','None','None','NEBRASKA-OMAHA-LAKESIDE','','!*!CHI Health is a regional health network with a unified mission: nurturing the healing ministry of the Church while creating healthier communities. Headquartered in Omaha, the combined organization consists of 15 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health facilities and more than 150 employed physician practice locations in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa. Nearly 15,900 employees comprise the workforce of this network that includes 2,820 licensed beds and serves as the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools. In fiscal year 2014, the organization provided a combined $149.3 million in quantified community benefit including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With locations stretching from Kearney, Neb. to Missouri Valley, Iowa, the health network is the largest in Nebraska and serves residents of Nebraska, southwest Iowa and northern Kansas.NATURE AND SCOPE:The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Nurse Executive. The incumbent works collaboratively with management to achieve system objectives.  The incumbent has contact with physicians, community groups, third party payors, agencies, vendors, other health care organizations and other interested parties. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and maintaining strategies and initiatives within the nursing areas in CHI Health. Provides leadership and oversight in the development of functions in direct support for the delivery of health services in an integrated fashion. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Develops, implements, and evaluates department objectives that address objectives and clinical practice and are consistent with the Mission and Vision and strategic priorities of CHI Health.  Annually reviews and revises the department scope of care based on changes in patient populations and identified needs. Participates in intra- and inter-disciplinary process and performance quality improvement activities.  Effectively utilizes statistical tools and methods to communicate and measure results.  Has ongoing direct contact with consumers to determine specific needs. Defines and evaluates care requirements of professional and assistive personnel consistent with care delivery system and patient populations.  Recommends changes in skill mix and staffing levels utilizing acuity and productivity information. Implements and monitors clinical standards of nursing practice.  Takes actions as appropriate to facilitate the provision of safe and therapeutically effective nursing care. Establishes a work environment that facilitates staff accountability and responsibility.  Works to optimize staff potential and retains qualified, competent, and satisfied employees.  Maintains an acceptable turnover rate by reducing manageable staff losses and actively participating in the recruitment of qualified staff.  Participates in achieving nursing division goals and supports shared governance structure. Provides ongoing direction and guidance for department personnel, including employment/discharge, performance assessment, competency assessment and validation, orientation and training, counseling and appraisal, and role development. Is accountable and responsible for scheduling and maintaining appropriate staffing levels using approved labor hour standards that flex with changing volumes and acuities and that are consistent with the patient population and skill mix of employees. Ensures optimal utilization of department resources through participation in planning and budgeting processes, in development and implementation of systems and practices that achieve defined objectives, in internal and external benchmarking activities, and in monitoring, analysis and resolution of budget and productivity variances. Develops and manages capital and operational budgets in support of strategic plans and goals.  Determines and prioritizes facility and equipment needs. Participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the organization. Develops and/or utilizes effective communication systems and methods that promote sharing, partnerships, integration, and collaboration within department and internal/external customers of CHI Health. Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with the CHI Health Medical Staff. Maintains collegial and cooperative relationships with other Operations and Service Line Directors, working as a team to search out and implement efficiencies, economies, and best practices. Demonstrates responsibility for maintaining and updating knowledge/skills in the fields of nursing and health care management.  Participates in appropriate professional organizations and develops a professional network. Assures appropriate level of understanding, awareness and compliance with all applicable JCAHO, federal, state and agency laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards. Assumes responsibility for such duties and projects as may be assigned by the Operations Leader/Service Line Leader or other executive team members. Acknowledges the value of multicultural traditions and demonstrates this when caring for clients. Appropriately delegates nursing procedures which do not require the skill/knowledge or judgement of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.  Supervises the provision of care by non-licensed personnel as necessary. Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure. Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Completes annual performance review assessments within proper scope of judgment and accountability.  Note:  if the manager does not possess the same background licensure as their clinical staff members, they must have peer reviews completed for staff members to ensure clinical competence is met and validated  DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.','!*!QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

A
minimum of 5 years of progressive management/leadership experience in acute
care nursing is preferred.

 

Educational

Effective
July 1, 2011, incumbents are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

 

Must
have a Current Registered Nurse License in Nebraska or Iowa, Nebraska and Iowa
are compact states, so license must be held in the state of your residence.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must
possess strong knowledge of medical/surgical, speciality nursing as appropriate
and nursing administration; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations,
guidelines and professional standards; 
strong project management skills; 
good communication skills; good conflict resolution skills; good
strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; strong critical
thinking and problem-solving abilities; must demonstrate personal traits of a
high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust;
self-awareness; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and
respect.

 

Working Conditions

Normal
office environments.  Routine periods of
sitting, walking and standing required. 
Occasional travel between locations throughout the Omaha-Council Bluffs
area and occasional travel to rural locations is required.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0138411','CHI Health','DIRECTOR-CRITICAL CARE

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