Director of Med/Surg/ICU
Affinity Executive Search - vernal, UT
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Job description: Director of Med/Surg, ICU Location: Vernal, Utah Full-time Job Description About Us Our facility is an accredited 39-bed hospital that is located in the heart of Dinosaur Land, in Vernal, Utah.Our facility has been named one of the Top 100 Rural Hospitals in America for eight consecutive years and 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 Gorge Reservoir to the primitive areas of the Uinta Mountains, outdoor recreation is at your doorstep.Fishing, hunting, biking, camping, golfing, water sports, cross-country skiing and white-water rafting are just a few of the activities that this diverse landscape has to offer.All of this is centrally located between Salt Lake and Denver. Position Summary The Director of Med Surg and ICU is responsible and accountable for effective operation of the Medical Surgical and ICU Services including high-quality, cost-effective delivery of patient care, managing nursing personnel, and developing and implementing approved department projects and goals. Responsibilities include: - Provides education, direction and mentorship of the nursing teams function, purpose, and goals. - Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with team members to provide quality patient care and to ensure positive patient outcomes. - Provides education in the areas of nursing competency, continuous process improvement, infection control, employee health, safety, case management, and program evaluation. - Responsible for accreditation standards to ensure all team members adhere to all standards set forth by the State and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS. - Ensures nursing team participation and accountability in process improvement. - Ensures Infection Control standards are always maintained. - Ensures licensure and competencies are current for all supervised staff. - Attends all meetings and huddles. - Manages staffing needs by evaluating census, acuity, skill level, and staff availability. - Participates in and drives clinical components of utilization review. - Addresses staff, physician, patient, and family concerns immediately. Initiates immediate steps to correct problems when appropriate. 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
Created: 2024-10-23