Associate Director of Nursing (Omaha, NE)

Associate Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DNO) and Chief medical Officer (CMO) the Associate Director of Nursing is responsible for working side-by-side with the DON for the planning organizing directing and financial management of Nursing Services at Charles Drew Health Centers. Requires the independent application of an extensive level of experienced judgment and skills. Serves as an additional advisor to the Chief Executive Officer on all matters pertaining to nursing. Interprets and supports the purposes philosophy and objectives of Charles Drew Health Center. Provides input for performance evaluations and has the responsibility to identify and report situations in which corrective action is needed and the authority to administer needed corrective action in the absence of the DON for all nursing staff. Eighty to ninety percent of time is spent in management activities with minimal amount of time spent in direct patient care. Working collaboratively with the DON to identify and resolve departmental deficiencies monitor staff adherence to departmental facility Joint Commission OSHA and State Federal standards and guidelines. Assist with the maintenance and promotion of patient health across the life cycle. Works collaboratively with other health social agencies to provide continuity of care. Assist the DON in developing and conducting educational programs and teaching opportunities for staff either formally or informally. Assist with the orientation of new clinical and support staff. POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES < > s as an expert nursing resource person for the CDHC Medical Clinic department. Assist with the reviews and updates of all nursing care policies and procedures regularly to assure consistency with the law and practice standards. Along with the DON promote positive employee relations strong customer service ethic and commitment to ongoing staff education and training for new and current employees. Assist DON with rounds at main and Satellite clinics to direct and monitor the work of employees observing for hazards work duty problems compliance with Joint Commission Standards and to ensure services are delivered to patients consistent with the vision and standards of the employer. Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement and corrective follow-up actions. Maintains effective communication with patients families employees and outside agencies assists with investigation of complaints from disgruntled patients clinical staff and or external sources in regards to medical clinics. Participates in performance reviews enforces the personnel policies of the facility including disciplining and terminating employees. Active participation in designated clinical meetings < > Participates in the recruitmentand selection of nursing personnel Assist DON with collection of statisticaldataandprparation ofcomprehensivereportsregarding health services or program activities. < > Collaborates with DON to identify methods to improve performance and motivate employees. Works with DON in the development and administration of departmental budgets Professionally represent Charles Drew Health Center within the community. Promotes safety and infection control throughout the Charles Drew Health Center s sites. Demonstrate knowledge of and application of key Clinical Quality Indicators and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve or surpass organization s goals. Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate services staff coverage general clinic cleanliness and positive patient satisfaction surveys. Assist with Triage of patients walking in or calling in to the clinic wanting to be seen. Responsible for coverage of the clinic in the absence of the DON. Participation in coordination of outreach activities (health fairs screenings etc.) Assist in the clinic(s) as needed with direct patient care. Performs other duties as assigned by the DON.