Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and to create an atmosphere that provides continuity of quality patient care in the emergent hospital environment. This is achieved by providing clear direction and expectations to the clinical and office staff regarding the functional areas in which they work. Ensures all aspects of the hospital are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and compliance with licensing and accreditation standards. The Hospital Administrator / Nursing Director, will be responsible for the oversight of our Zarzamora location on the southeast side of town.

Essential Job Functions

Provide leadership, training, supervision, guidance and coaching for hospital employees
May serve as the Patient Safety Officer for assigned facilities as granted authority by the Board of Directors and the Medical Executive Committee, to act in the best interest of patients and their care, to monitor and report, where necessary, patient incidents, serious events and infrastructure failures
Conduct Root Cause Analyses (RCA) in conjunction with Patient Safety Committee to determine opportunities to mitigate future occurrences related to patient safety using proven techniques including PDCA; develop, monitor and track action plans to improve patient safety
Ensure the hospital is in compliance with all established policies and procedures; Federal, state and local regulations; and licensing and accreditation standards
Handle patient grievances with adherence to the Emerus values and the principals of patient privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Assume lead role during facility inspections by licensing and accrediting agencies
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
Oversee all functional aspects of the hospital including Nursing, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Front Office and Dietary
Assume fiscal accountability through budgetary oversight
Complete and communicate employee performance evaluations

Other Job Functions

Drive data provided to regional management through the use of clearly defined metrics
Monitor facility quality indicators and develop resolution plans by working closely with regional and corporate functions such as safety and infection control
Responsible for the oversight of continued employee training requirements, safety and quality initiatives
Ensure that the business office complies with all established policies, procedures and protocol in regard to the patient process, collections and customer service
Ensure the facility is equipped with the appropriate supplies and materials in which to effectively deliver quality patient care
Work closely with Human Resources regarding employee related issues, training, and staff development initiatives
Responsible for ensuring all functional areas are fully staffed with continuous coverage
Participate in community outreach programs
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Travel to all facility locations as required
Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Associate’s Degree, required; BSN, preferred
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association, required; ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification
3+ years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting, preferred
5+ years nursing experience, preferred
Knowledge of JCAHO or DNV standards, required
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

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