Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Director Stroke for a nursing job in Macon, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stroke
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Department:34411 Navicent Health Medical Center - Nursing: Medical/Surgical IU 7 MainStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:variesPay Range$66.85 - $100.30Essential Functions and Responsibilities1. Strategic Direction -Identifies and acts on opportunities to gain competitive advantage and enhance organizational growthDevelops and updates well-defined strategic plan (goals and objectives) that are congruent with nursing organizational goals and directions.Develops evidence based policies and procedures that are consistently applied and support the strategic plan of the organization.Enhances positive image of Advocate through community participation.2. Results Accountability -Maintains an appropriate working environment where activities are planned and scheduled as well as assures proper distribution/utilization of personnel.Demonstrates a commitment to achieving organizational/departmental results via actions and behaviors.Holds employees accountable for doing their part to achieve results.Develops, communicates, implements and role models plans for ensuring compliance with internal and external accrediting/regulatory policies and procedures.Engages in self-performance appraisal on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development. Pursues formal education, certification, and other professional development opportunities.Obtains at least 12 hours of continuing education.3. Process Improvement -Utilizes PI approach for process design and nurse sensitive indicatorsAssures regulatory quality control (QC) is completed/documented in a timely mannerUses an interdisciplinary and shared governance approach to resolving problems.Assures timely throughput patient processes via demonstration of “pull” behavior, effective/ proactive discharge planning, utilization of visual and RFID technology to enable communication and flow, monitoring and intervening to assure appropriate turnaround time.4. Change Management –Utilizes the change management process in implementing changes within the department, service line or organization.Assists department/service line in adapting to changing environment while ensuring appropriate workflow and time frames.Actively participates in communicating and preparing employees for managing change, utilizing a shared governance approach as appropriate.Participates in pilot studies to evaluate innovative processes and techniques.5. Interpersonal/Communication -Utilizes and role models effective communication techniques to deliver timely information relative to quality of service, goals and vision.Utilizes effective communication techniques through appropriate channelsValues diversity of opinions, perspectives and approaches and encourages others to do the same.Appropriately addresses controversial issues that are in the organization‘s best interest.Sets clear guidelines and expectations for staff.Establishes effective interpersonal relationships with all members of the health care team.Networks with peers at the local, state and national levels through membership in professional organizations.Develops and implements customer (patient, physician, and staff) satisfaction/ utilization programs and corrective actions.Proactively interacts with patients and families to assure care meets expectations.6. Financial Accountability –Participates in budget preparationMonitors expenditures against budget/reports. Justifies and takes corrective action when appropriate.Demonstrates understanding of budget process and utilizes appropriate resourcesPromotes and integrates efficient, cost effective patient care delivery systems.Monitors & manages productivity to meet organizational percentile ranking as determined by the organization.Follows procedures for completing requisitions and projects.7. Technical Expertise -.Demonstrates competence/technical skills in specialty area, maintaining pace with technology, evidenced based practice and current health care trends.Assures that employees are competent in knowledge, skill and technology to provide quality care.Shares knowledge and skills by participating in educational opportunities that address current evidence-based care strategies, technological advances, and other skills to promote quality in the delivery of services to patients. Effectively plans, organizes, evaluates and promotes safe, therapeutically effective nursing care by demonstrating understanding of the legal scope of nursing practice as established by the Georgia Nursing Practice Act, hospital policies, professional experience and an established ANA Code of Ethics.Assures the environment is clean/presentable and that supplies/equipment are available and in working order.Assures compliance/ improvement in National Patient Safety Goals, core measures, and other outcomes relevant for unit(s)Maintains safe working environment for employees.8. Leadership Skills -Effectively facilitates conflict resolution as indicatedAddresses unacceptable behavior/deficiencies directly and quickly by providing necessary supervision, counseling and feedback, seeking win-win solutions.Proactively provides feedback to employees in order for them to perform effectively.Provides guidance and sets clear goals for group.Delegates authority and responsibility fairly and appropriately.Seeks opportunities to enhance employee morale, productivity, and cooperation.Encourages participation in Ladder, certification, committees, councils, community, education and other professional opportunities.Consistently role models professionalism and Operation Excellence when dealing with difficult customers or situations.Addresses customer complaints by utilizing complaint/grievance policy.Assures the completion of timely and objective performance reviews, to include mandatory and regulatory requirements.Demonstrates effective personnel management to include: (a) interviewing/ selection skills; (b) recruitment/ retention ; (c) accurate and timely completion of personnel paperwork; (d) mentoring staff ;(e) continuing education of unit/ service line staff to include clinical and leadership development; and (f) assures appropriate orientation that prepares staff for their specific duties and responsibilities.Demonstrates commitment and loyalty to the organization/department and encourages that behavior in others. Role models and assures staff demonstrate “Commitment to Our Coworkers”9.Demonstrates competency in the following RN direct patient care major job functions:AssessmentNursing DiagnosisOutcomes IdentificationPlanningImplementationCoordination of Care and Professional Models of CareEvaluation10.Demonstrates competency in the following RN professional major job functions:Quality of careEducation, teaching, community involvementProfessional DevelopmentCollegialityCollaboration, consultation, resources and autonomyEthicsResearchLeadership11. Promotes the Magnet spirit by:Facilitating Unit Council or other forum that assures participation and involvement to improve patient care, nursing practice and/or work environmentEncouraging >75% participation in Nurse Satisfaction and other surveysAssuring quality, research, professional development, and other magnet information visibly posted, current and discussed at staff meetingsAssures staff representation on appropriate PI projects, committees and task forcesAssuring nurse involvement in budget, advocating for appropriate resources, development of models of care, innovation, quality, PI, research, EBP, among othersTimely submission of requested reports for various Councils, Magnet interim report and re-designationEncouraging Clinical Ladder participationPromoting achievement of certificationAssuring visibility and accessibilityAssuring AHN’s professional models of care are implemented and sustained Promoting the positive image of nursingSharing Magnet successes with colleagues and staff nursesEducating and involving all disciplines in sustaining the Magnet environment12. Assists in achieving unit quality scores which meet or exceed hospital/ national average for nurse-sensitive quality indicators such as skin breakdown, falls, and others as appropriate for the unit. Education, Training, and ExperienceMust be a graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. BSN required. MSN preferred.Minimum of four (4) years of nursing experience. Of the four (4) years of experience required, two (2) years of experience in the area of specialty is preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of previous nursing experience in progressively responsible leadership roles. Other Job Requirements, Licenses, CertificationsCurrent Registered Nursing License with Georgia Board of Nursing or Current Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Recommend certification in relevant specialty. CPR/ACLSPhysical RequirementsMust be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours).Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics. Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate‘s jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAbout Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medic

Atrium Health Navicent Job ID #R184941. Posted job title: Nurse Director- Stroke & Med Surg

About Atrium Health NavicentBenefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account