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The Director of Nursing has 24/7 responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in his/her assigned department. Directly supervises all members of the nursing staff. Develops staff clinical skills and knowledge and evaluates personnel's performance. Monitors care delivery to ensure appropriate patient outcomes.

Your Everyday 

Service: Promotes excellence in customer service by acting as a liaison and effectively interacts with physicians, staff, patients, and families. Establishes and achieves unit goals, utilizing a participative approach. Assures implementation and evaluation of these goals.Quality: Assesses plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care and institutes proactive changes. Contributes to quality patient care through membership and active participation on department, medical and hospital committees. Complies with all Hospital and Departmental policies, procedures and programs. Schedules and assigns staff, considering experience and skill level to meet patient needs. Decreases turnover times; Improve on time staff time.People: Leads the staff in the development and implementation of standards of practice/care for designated unit(s). Develops and maintains a system for operation of the unit through communication with staff, other managers, Administrative Supervisors, Staff coordinators, and Administration. Demonstrates effective leadership, is an active communicator and manages people effectively. Responsible for conducting performance evaluations in a timely manner.Finance: Assists with implementing strategic plan to accurately forecast revenue, expenses and the capital budget in all departments. Participates in the preparation of annual operational, capital and personnel budgets. Monitors, evaluates and controls appropriate utilization of budgeted FTE's and operational expenses.Growth: Develops and implements a given growth plan through reengineering and redesign of business processes and systems, including staffing and accurate billing to increase revenues and reduce costs. Contributes to quality patient care through membership and active participation on department, medical and hospital committees.

 

The Must-Haves 
 
Minimum: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 7 years of experience with 2 years of related managerial or supervisory experience.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.

American Heart Association BLS HCP.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to interact on a professional level with all levels of staff.Must be flexible and able to address multiple issues simultaneously.Must be able to stay organized despite chaotic surroundings and changing priorities.Must be able to establish, monitor and maintain uniform policies and procedures in support of established goals.Must have the ability to interpret financial statistical data to assist leadership with critical and timely decision making.Computer skills required including but not limited to: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and report generating skills.Exceptional mental alertness.Interacts with various members of the team: physicians, co-workers, other managers, etc. Possesses effective listening and communication skills.Must be able to function as a team player in an often stressful atmosphere.Utilizes critical thinking skills with the ability to assess, organize, and prioritize; frequently under pressure of multiple, simultaneous activities.Must be able to assimilate information, and apply learned principles/guidelines/ standards to appropriate situations.

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Touro

Touro, at the forefront of medical excellence within LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been regionally recognized for 165 years as one of New Orleans' most enduring healthcare monuments. It’s where babies come from and New Orleanians are cared for. Learn more about Touro and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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