What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing - Inpatient, Emergency Department and Surgical Services position at Cleveland Clinic Health System?
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Director of Nursing - Inpatient, Emergency Department and Surgical Services Location Stuart Facility Martin Hospital South Department MMS Nursing Administration-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code 000210 Shift Day/Evening/Night/Weekend Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment. As the Director of Nursing I, you will oversee inpatient services at Martin South Hospital including a 16-bed Orthopedic Unit, a 12-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU), a 16-bed Telemetry Unit and an 8-bed Clinical Decision Unit (CDU). You will also be responsible for an 18-bed Emergency Department. In these areas, you will direct the organization, coordination and administration of patient care as well as serve as a resource to nurse managers, clinical specialists, educators and staff regarding nursing practice. The Director of Nursing needs to be a strong leader that takes initiative, focuses on quality, builds great relationships with all caregivers the department interacts with, knows how to build and pull in shared governance and wants to see the team grow. A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Direct the organization, coordination and administration of patient care. Serve as a resource to Nurse Managers, Clinical Specialists, educators and other nursing caregivers. Oversee daily operations in conjunction with Nurse Managers. Ensure that nursing and clinical practice are in accordance with the philosophy, standards and goals. Assist with directing, coordinating and managing nursing areas. Collaborate with the leadership team regarding budget review, personnel management, productivity monitoring and caregiver development. Monitor adherence to Cleveland Clinic and the Nursing Institute’s policies and procedures. Promote ongoing professional development of caregivers at all levels. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) Master’s Degree Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Four years of recent clinical experience One year of healthcare management experience Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Clinical experience in inpatient care, an emergency department or surgical services Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ Physical Requirements: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Note: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
