BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: NO Minimum Education: Bachelors or Associates of Nursing Required Degree: Nursing License/Certification Required: Nursing Licensure for State of Tennessee Minimum Work Experience: Pediatric nursing experience preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent communication and customer service skills. Demonstrated clinical abilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the healthcare needs of patients and formulates nursing diagnoses based on the analysis of that assessment data, and documents data in a concise and timely manner. Develops and follows a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for the plan of care individualized to the child, family, and situation. Implements and coordinates the delivery of care while employing strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Collaborates with the family in the conduct of nursing practice. All decisions and actions are on behalf of the patient and family and in all areas of practice are determined in an ethical manner. Integrates research findings into practice and, where appropriate, participates in the generation of new knowledge in innovative ways. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Serves as a leader in the practice setting and in the profession. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in planning and delivering care. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB This position is responsible for establishing and coordinating a multidisciplinary approach to neonatal and pediatric surgical quality and performance improvement across the continuum of care. In collaboration with the Medical Director for Children's Surgery, the Chief of Surgery, and the Director of Quality & Patient Safety, the manager is expected to provide program development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation in accordance with national standards necessary for achieving and maintaining Level II Children's Surgery Verification status as granted by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Collaborates with physicians and hospital staff to ensure optimal patient care through the use of evidence-based practice, clinical best practice models, culture of safety, appropriate staffing and technologies and continuous process improvement measures. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and quality and ETCH core values. Leads the administrative, strategic and clinical direction of the Surgical & Trauma Quality and Safety Program through development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of Children's Surgery & Trauma Verification Status. REPORTS TO Medical Director for the Children's Surgical Verification Program and Director of Peri-operative Services JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree/BSN required; Masters preferred Degree: Nursing or healthcare related field License/Certification Required: RN in state of Tennessee and PALS required; CPHQ preferred. Minimum Work Experience: 3-5 years of surgery clinical experience and 1 year minimum of supervisory experience required. Pediatric experience preferred. Surgical Manager or Educator experience preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Proven on the job leadership skills working with multidisciplinary patient care providers in a hospital setting. Leader who can set clear goals for their team, coaches to improve performance, and inspires and drives positive outcomes. A leader who can communicate information in a timely manner, innovative and encourages new approaches, and employs strategies to overcome resistance to change. Teamwork and collaboration to accomplish common goals, constructively raise concerns, and identify solutions using problem solving approaches. Knowledge of medical terminology, surgical procedures, ICD10 coding, and regulatory standards (Joint Commission, CMS, AORN, AMA, ACS, etc). Ability to work independently on assigned projects and to recommend improvements to the process to medical and hospital staff. Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple work projects and tasks. Confidentiality is an imperative character trait for this position. Moderate keyboarding speed. Must be able to work effectively with common office computer software (such as Microsoft Office), the electronic medical records system, spreadsheets, graphical programs, and NSQIP database. Statistical knowledge and previous statistical analysis preferred. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead efforts to obtain and maintain Children's Surgery Verification (CSV) with the American College of Surgeons, meeting all regulatory compliance and standards, as applicable. The incumbent will coordinate all responses to the verification application and site visit, documenting and facilitating issue resolution and corrective action plans. Collaborates with medical and hospital staff across the continuum of children's surgical care, including planning and implementing of clinical protocols, clinical pathways and practice management guidelines, monitoring care, and serving as an expert resource for clinical practice both within the facility and at other outside system entities. Oversees the development and review of care protocols, policies and procedures that promote organized and effective pediatric surgical care. Facilitates the development and implementation of intra-facility and regional staff development educational programs including hospital nursing and physician continuing education programs. Facilitates and participates in case review, standardizing practice guidelines, and directs community education for appropriate transfers to inpatient surgical services or intra-facility transfers to a higher level of care. Oversees the implementation of clinical program initiatives, including (but not limited to): core measures, surveillance, clinical data abstraction, and patient safety efforts. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to strategize, develop, and achieve goals. Works with the Acute Care/Trauma Committee, Quality Improvement Committee, and other hospital committees to coordinate surgical quality efforts. Formulates, drives, and leads projects using process improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, PDSA), project management strategies, facilitation, and change management to achieve improvements in operational and/or clinical outcomes. Provides ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of the pediatric surgical enterprise. Monitors clinical processes, outcomes and system issues related to quality of surgical care through the development of quality filters, audits, case review and root-cause analyses. Identifies trends and sentinel events and helps to outline corrective actions as applicable. Is involved in patient engagement efforts and monitors patient perception of the quality of care delivered. Participates on hospital root-cause analyses and assists in action plan follow-up as needed. In conjunction with the Medical Director of Children's Surgery plans, coordinates and conducts quality and safety meetings such as the Performance Improvement Patient Safety (PIPS) Meeting, Surgical Services Executive Committee (SSEC) Meeting, Acute Care/Trauma, Department of Surgery Meeting, Grand Rounds and Multidisciplinary Committees as appropriate. Sees that agendas, attendance, records/minutes and follow up are prompt, detailed, and accurate. Provides oversight and direct supervision of the collection, coding, validation, analysis, and distribution of data used to guide performance improvement activities for surgical registries. Designs processes to facilitate performance improvement activities, trend reports and research while protecting confidentiality. Supports clinical program, facility and corporate goals and initiatives. Attends and actively participates in system level meetings representing the facility. Presents/reports on progress to directors, administrators and leadership boards as assigned. Assists in annual strategic planning, operational, personnel and capital budgetary planning for the children's surgery program. Adheres to staffing and operational budgets as applicable. Completes and submits budget reports as required by facility. Facilitates communication and collaboration to stabilize the complex network of many disciplines and departments that work in concert to provide high quality children's surgical care. Represents the children's surgery program on various hospital and community committees to enhance and foster optimal surgical care management. Assist Trauma Coordinator with review and performance improvement with the care of trauma surgical patients. Demonstrates excellent communication skills through verbal, written and presentation material as required for committees, management groups, administration, etc. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably. Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 1-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending, and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Accurately performs tasks involving specific nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Acts as a receptionist/secretary and is responsible for the smooth and efficient performance of clerical activities on an assigned nursing unit during a designated shift. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED Degree: General License/Certification Required: BLS required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment; NAHUC Certification encouraged. Minimum Work Experience: Nursing Assistant and/or 6 months experience or training required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Effective communication skills required. Strong computer skills required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB Accurately performs tasks involving specific nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Acts as a receptionist/secretary and is responsible for the smooth and efficient performance of clerical activities on an assigned nursing unit during a designated shift. REPORTS TO Nurse Manager JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: No Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED Degree: General License/Certification Required: BLS required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment; NAHUC Certification encouraged. Minimum Work Experience: Nursing Assistant and/or 6 months experience or training required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Effective communication skills required. Strong computer skills required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB A qualified, registered professional nurse who is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling the nursing operation of the unit to maintain the highest level of care 24-hours a day, seven days a week. REPORTS TO Nursing Director JOB REQUIREMENTS Supervisory Responsibilities: YES Minimum Education: Bachelors required; Masters preferred Degree: Nursing License/Certification Required: TN or Compact RN Licensure Required Minimum Work Experience: 2-3 years experience pediatric nursing required; management experience requried. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrated leadership ability and potential managerial competency. Evidence of this includes, but is not limited to, effective communication, skills and abilities to deal well with people, ability to problem solve, confront/resolve issues, and motivate others, ability to plan, organize, and direct the activities of others. Demonstrated clinical competence in specific area of nursing practice. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists the Director in development, implementation, and evaluation of ongoing service programs that ensure quality nursing, and patient care programs, consistent with the hospital mission. Monitors/maintains unit compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and hospital policy for patient services and environmental and personnel safety. Monitors the staff’s understanding of established emergency, infection control, and universal precautions procedures as evidenced by CQI reports, incident follow ups, staff meeting minutes, and direct observation by the divisional director/designee. Accurately identifies real/potential problems affecting the service and implements solutions with follow-through and communication. Improves service continually, ensuring is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the department. Collaborates with the department of education and training to plan for orientation of new personnel and unit specific education/inservice as documented. Responsible for effective communication horizontally and vertically within the organization. Is responsible for the department’s operational excellence; ensures that the department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards. Ensures patient safety practices and improvements related to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG), never events, and best practices in pediatrics are upheld and promoted within the department/unit/area. Serves as the designated CBISA reporter for the department. Reports benefit activities, communicates benefit stories, calculates event detail and enters information into Lyon Software (CBISA) program. Completes reports monthly with an understanding that all fiscal year entries be completed no later than August 1 of the next fiscal year. Acts as a resource and liaison to medical and Hospital staff, students, patients, and families. Utilizes appropriate resources within the institution to provide consultation, education, technical, or informational services as needed for self, staff, and patients. Meets with other nurse managers to problem solve and plan staffing changes. Develops collaborative working relationships with department heads, physicians, and other resources/support personnel who provide services to the unit and patients, as evidenced by observation. Initiates communication to ensure problems are resolved and special needs are met, as evidenced by, but not limited to, employee communication forms and incident report and patient survey response follow-ups. Follows established communication mechanism established to provide information to administrative clinical coordinators covering the unit off shifts. Possesses a continuous learning attitude for their own professional development, seeking out classes, projects and other resources to assist them in growing. Acquires and maintains unit specific competency requirements. Encourages staff development and growth, keeping future needs of the department and organization in mind as well as the employee’s strengths and interests. Identifies and ensures staff compliance to unit specific competencies. Manages human resources to assure quality services and promote positive employee relations. Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input. Willingly assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably. Manages financial resources of the department and ensures proper utilization of the organization’s financial resources. Participates in the budget process by recommending a staffing plan and personnel mix to service the unit. Projects and recommends capital equipment needs for the unit and provides back-up documentation and justification. Interprets budget to staff and enlists their cooperation in cost containment, as evidenced by monthly financial responsibility reports and staff minutes. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make a difference everyday.
