Director of Nursing-ER Department
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, Alaska
Under limited supervision, organizes and supervises the work of ANMC Nursing Units and programs; coordinates staff to assure that effective nursing services are provided, and quality standards are met.
Monitors operations and procedures, facilitates processes that result in the continuous improvement of the Units productivity and effectiveness. Facilitates and guides development of nursing assessment and treatment plans. Reviews, assesses, and critiques progress notes, unusual occurrences and performance outcome measures.
Manages team meetings to review patient caseload, treatment, concerns, and recommendations; assures that appropriate services are provided to meet quality of care standards. Analyzes trends, and evaluates program requirements and resource utilization; assures medically appropriate and cost-effective patient care services. Coordinates protocols to integrate services with other programs. Establishes standards and procedures for the Nursing Units patient care activities, and assures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements. Coordinates information and assures effective communications between ANMC departments.
Manages and schedules assigned staff. Develops goals and priorities, and assigns tasks. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains and coaches staff. Implements corrective actions and conducts performance evaluations. Provides leadership, direction and guidance on professional responsibilities and technical skills. Meets regularly with staff to resolve workload and technical issues. Assures staff remains certified and licensed in their
fields of expertise. Recommends staffing allocations and equipment requirements. Performs nursing duties as required to meet unit effectiveness standards and staffing parameters. Coordinates ancillary staff support for the Unit.
Compiles and maintains records, reports and statistical information for evaluation and planning. Reviews and maintains a variety of patient files, records, charts and other documents. Maintains appropriate Unit performance records and prepares summary reports as required.
Serves as a liaison between ANMC departments, various Regional organizations and state and Federal agencies; serves on committees, task forces and other groups.
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