DIRECTOR - MEMORIAL 6 SOUTH

Legal Entity Aultman Hospital Position Summary The Aultman Clinical Unit Director (RN) is a professional nurse whose primary responsibility is to provide supervision and hold staff accountable, as well as leadership. Concentration on the day-to-day operations of a specified clinical unit(s) is their priority. The Director is responsible for operational budgets and planning. They provide input into strategic and long-term planning. This position reports to an Executive Director or Vice President and may have an assistant manager(s). Areas of Oversight Summary Memorial 6 South consists of 26 private rooms. The types of patients seen on Memorial 6 South include: medical patients with an oncology diagnosis, medical patients admitted with hematological disorders, patients undergoing surgical or diagnostic oncology procedures, patients requiring administration of chemotherapy and/or blood/blood products, patients admitted for radium/iridium implants, post-ICU or step-down transfer patients whose primary diagnosis is oncology related and patients requiring IV conscious sedation for oncological procedures. Qualifications Graduate of accredited School of Nursing with BSN required and MSN preferred; Current, valid unencumbered OBN or multistate license to practice registered nursing pursuant to Section 4723.11 of Ohio Revised Code. Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. Advanced educational and experiential qualifications with consideration of the following: Minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience. Understanding of the organizations scope and complexity and the positions responsibility. Knowledge of the scope and complexity of the nursing care needs of the major populations served, as well as the culturally diverse and special needs of the population. Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements. Maintain membership in a professional nursing organization required. Previous leadership experience preferred. Skills Demonstrates effective communication and interacts appropriately and professionally with patients, visitors, colleagues, physicians, students, and all others. Must be able to resolve and mediate conflicts. Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and resources while exhibiting appropriate time management skills. Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care. Demonstrates effective leadership and coaching of colleagues to positively effect patient outcomes. Adaptability to changing work environments or needs. Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required. Responsibilities Expectations Develops expectations for colleagues and fosters a culture of mentoring and coaching colleagues. Respects patients rights and responsibilities, demonstrates respect for the patients culture, language, customs, and beliefs, demonstrates the use of age-specific principles in communicating and educating patients, and serve as a patient and family advocate. Coordinates nursing services with the services of other healthcare disciplines and monitors initiatives involving care coordination. Promotes and holds colleagues accountable to use HRO tools and tones for high reliability and is committed to workplace safety. Identifies key performance indicators, develops/implements strategies based on evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes, and continually monitors metrics. Participates in the recruitment and selection process. Responsible for effective retention strategy at the department level. Completes colleague evaluations with input from assistant managers. Participates and promotes growth of professional development of colleagues. Holds colleagues accountable for completion of education, competency, and orientation. Participates in planning, forecasting, and meeting budget for assigned cost center(s) while explaining financial variances. Responsible for department budget and makes decisions for operational planning. Focuses on the day-to-day operations of the department. Responsible for staffing and scheduling of colleagues within their assigned cost center(s) and providing hands-on assistance or coverage as needed. Commitment to continued personal and professional growth, including career planning; Participates and provides input in strategic planning. Facilitates participation of staff in organizational and unit-based decision-making councils and/or committees. Maintains continual regulatory readiness. Must adhere to the RN job description and competencies. Department Responsibilities Expectations Promotes Aultman RESPECT values to foster a healthy work environment, while maintaining an environment of fairness and inclusivity. Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Promise, ACE. Act - Meet with staff monthly. Communicate - Share information. Engage - Include colleagues in change initiatives. Abide and engage in the Aultman Leadership Values. Live our Mission - Demonstrate and support our mission and values in our day-to-day leadership. Think Strategically - Understand and communicate the vision and strategy. Lead with Integrity - Earn and give trust by being direct, truthful and admitting when wrong. Expect Excellence - Focus, align and build effective teams by attracting and retaining top talent. Inspire to Make a Difference - Set personal examples of good work ethic and motivation. Achieve Success - Set goals and motivate the team toward greater commitment to those goals Working Conditions 24/7 responsibility for unit/department(s). On call rotation required. Flexes time to interact with colleagues on off hours/shifts. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Working Conditions 24/7 responsibility for unit/department(s). On call rotation required. Flexes time to interact with colleagues on off hours/shifts. Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day. Department Working Conditions Work at least eight hours a day. This unit requires 24/7 coverage. Hazardous Exposure Category Category III - Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood; body fluids or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone anywhere might encounter potential exposure to body fluids.) Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. Physical Addendum Demands Frequency Remarks Lifting 0-10 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Lifting 10-20 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Lifting 20-35 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Lifting 35-50 lbs Frequent 34-65% Lifting 50-75 lbs Frequent 34-65% Lifting 75-100 lbs Never Lifting over 100 lbs Never Forward Reaching Frequent 34-65% Overhead Reaching Frequent 34-65% Standing Frequent 34-65% Walking Frequent 34-65% Sitting Frequent 34-65% Climbing Occasional 10-33% Stairs/Ladder Occasional 10-33% Bending/Stooping Frequent 34-65% Twisting/Turning Frequent 34-65% Kneeling/Squatting Frequent 34-65% Crawling Never Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Frequent 34-65% Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Never Carrying 0-10 lbs Continuous 66% of the day Carrying 10-20 lbs Frequent 34-65% Carrying 20-35 lbs Frequent 34-65% Carrying 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 50-100 lbs Never Carrying over 100 lbs Never Grasping/repetitive sustained Continuous 66% of the day Fine motor coordination Continuous 66% of the day Vision: Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the day Hearing: ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.