Affinity Executive Search
Director of Med/Surg, ICU
Affinity Executive Search, Vernal, Utah, United States, 84078
Job description:
Director of Med/Surg, ICULocation: Vernal, UtahFull-timeJob DescriptionAbout UsOur facility is an accredited 39-bed hospital that is located in theheart of Dinosaur Land, in Vernal, Utah.Our facility has been named oneof the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for eight consecutive yearsand has been included on Becker's list of "Great community hospitals"for 2024.
Where We Are
Vernal, Utah is known as an outdoor paradise.From Flaming GorgeReservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoorrecreation is at your doorstep.Fishing, hunting, biking, camping,golfing, water sports, cross-country skiing and white-water rafting arejust a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has tooffer.All of this is centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.
Position SummaryThe Director of Med Surg and ICU is responsible and accountable foreffective operation of the Medical Surgical and ICU Services includinghigh-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursingpersonnel, and developing and implementing approved department projectsand goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Provides education, direction and mentorship of the nursing teamsfunction, purpose, and goals.
- Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with team members toprovide quality patient care and to ensure positive patientoutcomes.
- Provides education in the areas of nursing competency, continuousprocess improvement, infection control, employee health, safety,case management, and program evaluation.
- Responsible for accreditation standards to ensure all team membersadhere to all standards set forth by the State and accreditingagencies of TJC and CMS.
- Ensures nursing team participation and accountability in processimprovement.
- Ensures Infection Control standards are always maintained.
- Ensures licensure and competencies are current for all supervisedstaff.
- Attends all meetings and huddles.
- Manages staffing needs by evaluating census, acuity, skill level,and staff availability.
- Participates in and drives clinical components of utilizationreview.
- Addresses staff, physician, patient, and family concernsimmediately. Initiates immediate steps to correct problems whenappropriate.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- UT RN license at hire.
- Med Surg or ICU RN experience.
- 2 years Nursing Leadership exp.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our hospital is a 39-bed acute care Joint Commission Accredited facility located in the heart of Dinosaur Land, in Vernal, Utah.Thethree-story Women's Center andInfusion Center were recently completed in 2018 and 2019 respectively.The Emergency Room treats over 14,000 patients a year and is staffed 24-hours a day with a dedicated emergency room physician. Our facility is a designated Level IV Trauma Center, has been designated as a Stroke Receiving Facility by the Utah State Department of Health, and is Chest Pain Accredited
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Director of Med/Surg, ICULocation: Vernal, UtahFull-timeJob DescriptionAbout UsOur facility is an accredited 39-bed hospital that is located in theheart of Dinosaur Land, in Vernal, Utah.Our facility has been named oneof the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for eight consecutive yearsand has been included on Becker's list of "Great community hospitals"for 2024.
Where We Are
Vernal, Utah is known as an outdoor paradise.From Flaming GorgeReservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoorrecreation is at your doorstep.Fishing, hunting, biking, camping,golfing, water sports, cross-country skiing and white-water rafting arejust a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has tooffer.All of this is centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver.
Position SummaryThe Director of Med Surg and ICU is responsible and accountable foreffective operation of the Medical Surgical and ICU Services includinghigh-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursingpersonnel, and developing and implementing approved department projectsand goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Provides education, direction and mentorship of the nursing teamsfunction, purpose, and goals.
- Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with team members toprovide quality patient care and to ensure positive patientoutcomes.
- Provides education in the areas of nursing competency, continuousprocess improvement, infection control, employee health, safety,case management, and program evaluation.
- Responsible for accreditation standards to ensure all team membersadhere to all standards set forth by the State and accreditingagencies of TJC and CMS.
- Ensures nursing team participation and accountability in processimprovement.
- Ensures Infection Control standards are always maintained.
- Ensures licensure and competencies are current for all supervisedstaff.
- Attends all meetings and huddles.
- Manages staffing needs by evaluating census, acuity, skill level,and staff availability.
- Participates in and drives clinical components of utilizationreview.
- Addresses staff, physician, patient, and family concernsimmediately. Initiates immediate steps to correct problems whenappropriate.
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- UT RN license at hire.
- Med Surg or ICU RN experience.
- 2 years Nursing Leadership exp.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Our hospital is a 39-bed acute care Joint Commission Accredited facility located in the heart of Dinosaur Land, in Vernal, Utah.Thethree-story Women's Center andInfusion Center were recently completed in 2018 and 2019 respectively.The Emergency Room treats over 14,000 patients a year and is staffed 24-hours a day with a dedicated emergency room physician. Our facility is a designated Level IV Trauma Center, has been designated as a Stroke Receiving Facility by the Utah State Department of Health, and is Chest Pain Accredited
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