ASST-DIR NURSING

Company: Forrest General Hospital
Location: Poplarville
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing is accountable and responsible, under the direct supervision of the Medical Nursing Director for the overall coordination and direction of all nursing activities in all areas. Employs organizational strategies in a balanced approach that produces meaningful contributions to each element of the Vision Alignment Matrix. Requires the promotion of and adherence to the organization's established Compliance Program and Standards of Conduct. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.



Performance Expections:

-----Engages others in the dynamic process of integrating mission and values in the drive towards future goals.

Works to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by your team.

-----Critically evaluates, synthesizes, and interrelates information from internal and external sources when solving problems and making decisions.

-----Gets results by managing a strategy for continuous change, assumes responsibility for achieving outcomes, willingly offers to take on new responsibility.

-----Leads others in two-way communication both verbally and in writing; uses effective listening skills by demonstrating attention to and conveying an understanding of the ideas and opinions of others.

-----Creates and sustains an environment that integrates the values of shared decision-making into clinical and administrative practices.

-----Establishes collaborative relationships and promotes teamwork within and across departments.

----- Works to ensure adequate staffing levels and maintains nursing/CNA schedules.

-----Communicates effectively with others in an appropriate and timely manner and adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety, infection, control, and compliance standards.

-----Consistently follows policy, procedures, and standards of care in performing nursing duties.

-----Ensures capital budget is utilized for the cost centers assigned including planning, obtaining quotes, and maintaining budgeted costs.

-----Demonstrates financial liability with effective use of supplies and staff.

-----Ensures infection control procedures and quality measures are followed.

-----Monitors and evaluates Nursing Care on a continuous basis for all assigned departments.

-----Provides leadership and serves as role model for staff.

-----Effectively communicate changes in policy and procedures and other appropriate communication to staff.

----- Participate in department planning, decision-making and policy formation.

----- Holds staff accountable to organization mission and vision.


Required to be on an on call scheduled rotation.
Maintains open communication with Director of Nursing
Meets daily with DON to review day to day activites, any issues encountered
Keeps DON informed of daily staffing




Qualifications:



Education/Skills:

Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program.Master's degree in nursing preferred.



Work Experience:

A minimum of five years nursing leadership experience is preferred. .



Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE




Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS




Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below




Basic Life Support


Within 30 Days of Employment

Required




Advanced Cardiac Life Support


Within 90 Days of Employment

Required




Pediatric Advance Life Support


Within 90 Days of Employment

Required



Mental Demands:

Ability to perform under stress, follows instructions, and performs management skills. PIec4dfd910424-25660-36887438

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