Day shift, 7-10 hr/shift, weekdays only
Submission for the position: Senior Nursing Officer - (Job Number: 7455-11509)
Senior Nursing Officer
7455-11509
Sovah Health - Martinsville
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.
Where We Are:
In Martinsville, explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filled time!
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Professional development and Growth opportunities
· And much more…
Position Summary: Has administrative responsibility for nursing standards and practice regardless of the nurse's practice area or reporting
relationship. Directs hospital nursing activities within the context of hospital policies and procedures. This position is accountable for the operations of the inpatient and out-patient nursing units and other defined ancillary departments and is responsible for the quality assessment, implementation, coordination and evaluation andstandardization of system wide inpatient care.
Reports to: Market CNO
FLSA: Exempt
Ensures continuous and timely nursing services to patients.
Ensures nursing standards, practices, policies, and procedures, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulatory and accreditation requirements are consistent with current research findings and national professional standards.
Directs nursing service Performance Improvement activities.
Sustain regulatory compliance/survey readiness CMS/TJC
Actively participates in hospital leadership functions.
Collaborates with hospital leaders to design and provide patient care and services, including availability of sufficient, qualified nursing staff.
Develops, presents, and manages budget for nursing services.
General Responsibilities:
Develops, directs, implements nursing policies and procedures, nursing standards, and a nurse staffing plan
Develops, implements, and administers nursing services budget and expense control system.
Organizes, directs, and supervises daily nursing service to assure adequate hospital coverage and quality care.
Partners/collaborates with hospital-based and contracted physicians/allied health providers.
Recruits, interviews, evaluates, and hires qualified personnel to meet patient's needs.
Participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of the hospital quality assurance and improvement program through evaluation of services rendered, quality improvement, audit of medical records, patient visits, and counsel with hospital staff.
Maintains communications with medical and administrative staff through participation in regularly scheduled staff meeting and involvement on hospital medical services committees.
Evaluates long and short-range equipment and supply requirements for nursing care by forecasting service levels and quantity of materials on hand.
Directs, plans, and implements orientation and educational programs to promote staff training and development.
Recommends and participates in development of new patient care programs for expansion of nursing care services.
Minimum Education
Bachelor Of Nursing in Science
Minimum Work Experience
3-5 years’ experience at a nursing director level or greater
Required Licenses
[ Virginia, United States ] Registered Nurse
Valid State Registered Nurse License
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Knowledge of nursing principles, theories, and practice standards with verbal interpersonal and quantitative skills
LifePoint Hospitals is an Equal Opportunity Employer
LifePoint Hospitals and all our facilities are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
This job description in no way states or implies that the key accountabilities above are the only ones being performed by the individual(s) with this job description. The individual(s) may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his or her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or company objectives.
Virginia-Martinsville
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): Virginia-Martinsville