Nurse Director - Brighton FT Day shift
Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Ctr - Brighton (SRN and SRB)

Job Info

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Summary

Essential nursing leadership role within the organization with 24-hour accountability for nursing care delivered on a patient

care unit. Provide administrative leadership and clinical expertise to ensure that comprehensive care and treatment is

rendered to patient/resident population. Human and material resources are managed to ensure that patient/resident needs

are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Participate in quality improvement and program development activities.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the design, implementation and evaluation of programs within the unit.

Key Responsibilities

• 24-hour accountability for the nursing care delivered on a patient care unit.

• Nursing operations are coordinated daily to achieve patient centered service, quality, and cost objectives.

• Nursing staffing is actively managed to ensure safe staffing levels and budgetary constraints are met.

• Nursing services are delivered in accordance with professional standards of practice, the strategic plan for nursing and

applicable organizational policies.

• Continued education and research are fostered to advance clinical practice.

• Unit compliance is monitored and maintained to meet licensing and accrediting agency standards.

• Culturally competent care is provided using evidence based practice interventions.

• Patient documentation is assessed and monitored to ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

• Performance Improvement opportunities are identified. Solutions are implemented and monitored to achieve

established goals.

• Marketing and outreach programs are actively participated in to increase the understanding of unit services.

• Team members are hired, mentored, and continually developed to achieve stated goals for performance. Performance

evaluations are completed accurately and timely in accordance with organization standards.

• Business/Unit plan is aligned with PCC strategy and is updated at least annually to drive change to meet market and

organizational goals.

• Budget is monitored to achieve financial objectives.

• Practice is guided by and congruent with the American Nurses' Association's Nursing Administration: Scope and

Standards of Practice and the American Organization of Nurse Executives' Nurse Executive Competencies.

• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

• The PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities (include number and type of FTEs)

Fiscal Responsibilities: (include size of annual budget)

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.

Preferred • Master's Degree in Nursing highly preferred. Experience Required • A minimum of four years of diverse and well rounded clinical experience required. Preferred • Experience relevant to the clinical specialties of the unit preferred. Licensure Required • Current license from Massachusetts Board of Registration as Registered Nurse. Preferred Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required • Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. Preferred • National certification in a nursing specialty preferred. • Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. • Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. • Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. • High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. • Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:
Activity

Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

X

Extreme cold (non weather)

X

Work in high place(s)

X

Work in confined space(s)

X

Risk of electrical shock

X

Risk of radiation exposure

X

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

X

Flammable/explosive gases

X

Toxic / caustic chemicals

X

Dust or other irritants

X

Grease or oils

X

Hazardous specimens

X

Exposure to lab animals

X

Infectious / contagious disease

X

Cleaning agents/chemicals

X

Hot equipment

X

Noisy equipment

X

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

X

Other

X

Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job
No Lifting required

No Carrying required

Number of pounds
Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry
Lift
Carry

Up to 10 pounds

X

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

Over 100 pounds

X

Push/Pull Requirements of this job:
No Pushing required

No Pulling required

Number of pounds
Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Push
Pull
Push
Pull

Up to 10 pounds

X

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

X

Over 100 pounds

X

X

Physical Activity requirements of this job:
Activity
Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

X

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

X

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

X

Reach with hands & arms

X

Climb stairs

X

Climb ladder or other equipment

X

Drive / operate motor vehicle

X

Balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

X

Speak

X

Hear

X

Taste

X

Smell

X

Touch

X

Other

X

Vision Requirements of this job:
Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

X

Distance vision

X

Color vision

X

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception

X

Ability to adjust focus

X

Other

Safety equipment used while performing this job:

Safety eye glasses

X

Gowns

X

Filter lens (welding/soldering)

Scrubs

X

Face shields

X

Boots

Ear plugs or Mufflers

Hard hat

Surgical mask / dust mask

X

Coveralls

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Gloves

X

Other

Level of noise typical in this work environment:

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

X

Loud

Very loud

EEO Statement

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.

EEO Statement
SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all.

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