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Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Assistant to the Chief Nursing Officer
We are seeking an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer for WJ Mangold Memorial Hospital. The Assistant CNO would work collaboratively with key members of administration and report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer. The ACNO would enjoy an excellent, supportive and tenured leadership team that fosters an excellent culture and work environment.
SUMMARY:
Assist with the management and supervision of the nursing department employees and the services it provides to assure optimal standards of patient care and nursing practices are met.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Knowledgeable in the implementation and evaluation of the nursing process and patient care standards.
· Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.
· Knowledge of licensing requirements, nursing practice act, statutes, and rules applicable to nursing.
· Knowledgeable in the implementation and evaluation of Infection Control and Prevention Programs and Employee Health Program.
· Proficient in applicable computer software programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Function as a part of the management team; work closely with medical providers and abide by and enforce all plans and policies.
·Function as a nursing resource for hospital personnel, medical staff and outside agencies.
· Work closely with Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Administrator informing of any patient related issues and the coordination and resolution of the issues.
· Prepares schedule to assure all shifts are adequately staffed.
· Monitors effectiveness of the quality assurance program of the department and makes changes as indicated; collects and trends data.
· Work with CNO to identify and resolve department deficiencies with implemented correction plans.
· Function as a nursing resource for hospital personnel, medical staff and outside agencies.
· Assists in formulating and implementing in-service education objectives and monitoring educational needs of the nursing staff.
· Assist in coordination of nursing service activities with other departments.
· Recommends purchases of supplies and equipment to support department operations.
· Provides service directly to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
· Interacts with patients, family members, medical staff members and other department managers.
· Assist with utilization review as needed.
· Coordinates community services and educational activities.
· Assist in the department hiring, orientation, supervise, counsel, evaluate, discipline or terminate personnel using organizational guidelines and departmental goals and objectives per hospital policies.
· Develop, maintain and interpret department policy and procedures.
· Function as Trauma/ER quality improvement manager
· Maintain positive and effective working relationships within nursing and allied health staff, medical staff, and all other hospital departments.
· Ensure accuracy, consistency and uniformity of data recorded on the patient’s medical records.
· Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested and/or required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
· Current Registered Nurse licensure
· Entry Level Degree or Diploma in Nursing, AND or BSN degree preferred
· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate
· Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certificate
· Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
· Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate, preferred
· 2+ years of recent progressive experience preferred
· CPR instructor preferred
SCHEDULE
 4 days x 10 hours alternating weekends- day shift/night shift
LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS:
· Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Contact Information
Jason McDonald - CNO
Nursing Administration
320 N. Main St.
Lockney, TX 79241
Email: jasonm@mangoldmemorial.org
Phone: 8066523373 |
