Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Job Summary:
Provides overall supervision of the organization in collaboration with and in the absence of the administrative/executive team. Makes administrative decisions, collaborates with the Nursing Directors and other departments, ensures patient and staff safety, and oversees the functioning of the organization. Assists with/facilitates clinical functions. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
- Master's Degree: Preferred
- Five years' technical experience: Preferred
- One year's experience working in a critical care setting: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required for all facilities, except Behavioral Health
- Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC): Required
Essential Functions:
- Supervises nursing personnel and operations by making rounds on a regular basis. Assesses routine and non-routine conditions of patients through identification of symptoms and behavioral changes, reviewing histories of physiological/psychological, cultural and spiritual information, reviewing medical data such as medical history, physical exams, plan of care, etc. Works with staff in unusual cases to develop a prioritized interdisciplinary plan of care. May assist staff to revise the plan of care to meet changing needs of patients, making appropriate referrals, i.e. dietary, spiritual care, etc. Responds to all acute unit codes. Attends to medical emergencies for inpatients. Works with other area supervisors when needed to provide advice or assistance.
- Facilitates hospital throughput including providing resources, managing bed placement, and patient transfers/discharges. Coordinates "bed huddles" as needed. Participates in discharge planning with patients, physicians, social workers, patient education, utilization review and other personnel as appropriate.
- Supervises professional and ancillary personnel. Assists with orientation and training of registry/traveler staff, new and existing employees, assisting them in learning department routines, policies and procedures, etc. Supervises the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivered throughout the Hospital, using such methods as: direct observation, rounds, reviewing reports, checking documentation in the medical record, and exerting influence and giving direction to employees as needed. Ensures compliance of team with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintains and adjusts unit-based staffing in order to meet patient needs, while observing regulatory mandates, budget guidelines and needs throughout the hospital.
- Evaluates employee, patient, family, and physician complaints. Responds courteously and promptly and resolves problems within the scope of delegated authority, consulting with administration as required. In the review of patient conditions, works with patients, family, physician, and healthcare team members in order to maintain standards of acceptable quality care.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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