Assistant Director of Nursing

POSITION DESCRIPTION Responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services and adheres to quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and company standards. In absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for clinical operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act. QUALIFICATIONS • Currently licensed as RN/LVN in the state practiced. • Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required. • Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required. RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies. • Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation. • Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions, as needed. • Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. • Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.

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2 weeks ago

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San Juan Regional Medical Center Farmington, NM

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. The Registered Nurse is a sincerely caring and compassionate professional and assumes accountability in utilizing the nursing process to provide dynamic patient management. Required Behaviors: As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission. Required Qualifications: Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing of New Mexico or compact (multi-state) license Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Must meet the requirements for obtaining and maintaining life support certifications as outlined in the Life Support Certification policy Duties and Responsibilities: Provides individualized patient care and maintains clinical competency appropriate for the area of practice Prioritizes patient care based on acuity and assures continuity of safe/effective care of patients Understands and follows policy and procedure in addition to meeting licensure requirements Responsive to current safety and quality initiatives and sustains improvement Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter Demonstrates teamwork and delegates appropriately to other team members Actively participates in the department Proactively seeks continued growth and development Supports the philosophy of San Juan Regional Medical Center by facilitating the cooperation of the hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving. Upholds established Core Values, Standards of Practice, Standards of Care, philosophy, and goals of the Nursing Department and organization. Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating a positive attitude and holistic approach to patient care and a commitment to the nursing process. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs utilizing the nursing process Is able to deliver interdisciplinary care to patients across the lifespan: OB/Peds through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation and appropriately documents the care of assigned patients. Sets expected outcomes/goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions in cooperation with the patient, the patient’s family and/or the significant other. Uses advanced and specialized knowledge and skills to proficiently assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document the care of assigned patients. Assesses the patient/family significant other’s educational needs and develops an appropriate plan to meet the needs as evidenced by documentation on the Patient’s Plan of Care. Follows guidelines described in the Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct Compliance Plan. Demonstrates an understanding of DNV accrediting process as it pertains to his/her position and responsibilities and responds accordingly. Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship Other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions: Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist frequently Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds frequently Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids and meets OSHA training requirements Special Demands: Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families

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San Juan Regional Medical Center Farmington, NM

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. The Registered Nurse is a sincerely caring and compassionate professional and assumes accountability in utilizing the nursing process to provide dynamic patient management. Required Behaviors: As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization: Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission. Required Qualifications: Current licensure by the State Board of Nursing of New Mexico or compact (multi-state) license Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Must meet the requirements for obtaining and maintaining life support certifications as outlined in the Life Support Certification policy Duties and Responsibilities: Provides individualized patient care and maintains clinical competency appropriate for the area of practice Prioritizes patient care based on acuity and assures continuity of safe/effective care of patients Understands and follows policy and procedure in addition to meeting licensure requirements Responsive to current safety and quality initiatives and sustains improvement Builds productive interpersonal relationships in every encounter Demonstrates teamwork and delegates appropriately to other team members Actively participates in the department Proactively seeks continued growth and development Supports the philosophy of San Juan Regional Medical Center by facilitating the cooperation of the hospital staff in a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving. Upholds established Core Values, Standards of Practice, Standards of Care, philosophy, and goals of the Nursing Department and organization. Serves as a role model for staff by demonstrating a positive attitude and holistic approach to patient care and a commitment to the nursing process. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs utilizing the nursing process Is able to deliver interdisciplinary care to patients across the lifespan: OB/Peds through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation and appropriately documents the care of assigned patients. Sets expected outcomes/goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions in cooperation with the patient, the patient’s family and/or the significant other. Uses advanced and specialized knowledge and skills to proficiently assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document the care of assigned patients. Assesses the patient/family significant other’s educational needs and develops an appropriate plan to meet the needs as evidenced by documentation on the Patient’s Plan of Care. Follows guidelines described in the Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct Compliance Plan. Demonstrates an understanding of DNV accrediting process as it pertains to his/her position and responsibilities and responds accordingly. Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship Other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions: Must be able to see with corrective eyewear and hear clearly with assistance Must be able to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist frequently Must be able to lift greater than fifty (50) pounds and push up to three hundred (300) pounds frequently Potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids and meets OSHA training requirements Special Demands: Sets limits when dealing with angry, hostile, or sometimes verbally or physically abusive patients and families in an attempt to ensure a safe, respectful environment that will support the delivery of care Effectively copes and strives for balance when caring for acutely ill patients and families

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AMSURG Texarkana, TX

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total surgical process Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management Supervises and directs patient care in the operating/procedure room Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability Addresses patient needs specific to the surgical procedure Transports patients to or from the operating/procedure room, as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures, and communicates with the healthcare team Reviews patient’s medical record and needs, to provide continuity of care collaboratively, with other members of the healthcare team Provides comfort and reassurance to patient Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity Verifies planned procedure(s) with patient and discusses plan of care Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the operating/procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify sterility and/or high level of disinfection of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure Handles and logs tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures Works collaboratively with healthcare team to ensure physician preference cards are maintained and updated as needed Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure and monitors throughout procedure Administers medication(s) per order of physician, documents appropriately Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during procedure Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures Documents medical records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure safe continuity of patient care according to policy and procedures Confirms proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to accepted standards of practice Monitors and identifies breaks in sterile technique Verifies correct site, ensure all radiologic images are present, as applicable Performs time out prior to start of procedure, inflation of tourniquet, or incision Ensures a correct sponge, needle, sharps, and instrument count (as applicable to the procedure) Performs the surgical preparation Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Registered Nurse-Hourly Operating Room Circulator

AMSURG Texarkana, TX

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively participates as a team member in support of the total surgical process Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management Supervises and directs patient care in the operating/procedure room Organizes nursing activities efficiently and effectively Delegates activities appropriate to the abilities of available staff members Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and by managing efficient turnover time Assists with supplies, drugs, and equipment inventories to maintain stock level and availability Addresses patient needs specific to the surgical procedure Transports patients to or from the operating/procedure room, as needed, observing policies, procedures, and safety requirements Using two patient identifiers, identifies the patient and correct procedure, according to policy and procedures, and communicates with the healthcare team Reviews patient’s medical record and needs, to provide continuity of care collaboratively, with other members of the healthcare team Provides comfort and reassurance to patient Maintains patient’s privacy and dignity Verifies planned procedure(s) with patient and discusses plan of care Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to prepare the operating/procedure room according to requirements of patient, physician, and procedure, to include but not be limited to, assembling and providing properly functioning equipment, supplies, and instruments Works collaboratively with the surgical/procedure team to verify sterility and/or high level of disinfection of instruments and supplies according to policy and procedure Handles and logs tissue specimens correctly and accurately according to policy and procedures Works collaboratively with healthcare team to ensure physician preference cards are maintained and updated as needed Ensures the appropriate and safe positioning of the patient according to patient needs and planned procedure and monitors throughout procedure Administers medication(s) per order of physician, documents appropriately Monitors patient condition and maintains accurate documentation during procedure Accurately comprehends and interprets physician orders and direction, following policy and procedures Documents medical records and other forms accurately, legibly and in a timely manner, following policies and procedures Works collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure safe continuity of patient care according to policy and procedures Confirms proper aseptic and sterile techniques are used according to accepted standards of practice Monitors and identifies breaks in sterile technique Verifies correct site, ensure all radiologic images are present, as applicable Performs time out prior to start of procedure, inflation of tourniquet, or incision Ensures a correct sponge, needle, sharps, and instrument count (as applicable to the procedure) Performs the surgical preparation Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.

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