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Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Director of Nursing ICU

lake charles, LA

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About this opportunity

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital lists this Director of Nursing ICU opportunity in lake charles, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and has 24‑hour responsibility and accountability for the successful operation of a designated unit/department/service. They also participate as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operation of the unit/department/service. Finally, the DON is a steward of the hospital's mission and service excellence program.

SUPERVISION

Reports directly to Chief Nursing Officer

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives.

Ensures that staff complies with mandatory education, licensure requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.

Develops annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.

Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Allocates resources according to priorities.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Develops alternative solutions.

Generates creative solutions and attention to detail.

Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.

Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Seeks increased responsibilities. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.

Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others by persuasion rather than intimidation.

Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.

Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making.

Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.

Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.

These statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

B.S. Degree preferred; A.D. accepted.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a charge nurse or unit coordinator role in an acute care hospital.

Current RN licensure in the State of Louisiana or compact state license; current CPR, ACLS, PALS as required by policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the unit/department/service.

Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution.

Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive devices to listen with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Worksite address

lake charles, LA, 70612, US

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