About this opportunity
Stephens County Hospital lists this RN - Assistant Director - Nursing Services opportunity in toccoa, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About us: For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.
Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. We are nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.
Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Stephens County Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.
Assistant Director Of Nursing Services
Part -Time - Days Vary - Day Shift - Rotating weekends
The Assistant Director is a professional nurse responsible for the coordination and supervision of nursing units on an assigned shift. The assistant Director is responsible in the absence of a department manager, the Director of Nursing Services or the Hospital Administrator.
Education
Minimum of BSN preferred
Licensure / Certification
Current Georgia RN License.
ACLS provider certification preferred (within six months); certification in specialty area preferred.
Duties And Responsibilities
Extends courtesy and demonstrates cooperation while communicating with others
Gives a concise, pertinent report to the oncoming AD or Nurse Manager at the change of shifts
Utilizes effective communication skills with patient, families, Charge Nurse, Medical Staff, Director, peers and Nurse Managers in a pleasant positive manner
Accepts suggestions and criticisms and whenever necessary undertakes to change personal behavior or seek further guidance
Effectively leads and directs activities of others in a positive manner
Supports the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Division of Nursing
Demonstrates skill in supervising subordinates in performing their duties
Provides input into staff evaluations and goal setting
Assists with orientation
Counsels personnel and documents as needed during the shift
Participates on committees
Participates and responds to code blue calls
Assumes responsibility in external disaster as assigned
Assumes responsibility in internal disaster situations as assigned
Contributes to the overall management of the Nursing department
Provides input for budget development
Assists in development and monitoring of QI program and participates in program
Provides input for goal setting and assists in achievement
Obtains supplies from Purchasing and CSR after hours
Obtains medical records from record room after hours
Assures that census is correct
Accepts accountability for own actions
Displays positive attitude toward institution, profession and departments
Channels frustration/concerns appropriately
Encourages others to succeed
Participates in department and hospital activities
Encourages others to pursue health careers
Supports change within institution
Maintains membership in a professional nursing organization
Exhibits awareness of current issues affecting nursing and health care
Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of the Registered Nurse
Assesses emergency or life threatening clinical situations appropriately
Demonstrates knowledge of drug used
Identifies and reports adverse drug reactions per policy
Demonstrates proper use of IV equipment and technique
Age Specific Competencies
Infant (Newborn-One Year)
Provides protective environment; does not leave unattended.
Assesses and interprets data relative to patient’s age.
Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
Evaluates for age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms.
Determines and documents head circumference.
Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Determines and documents immunization status.
Demonstrates sensitivity to cues that indicate infant is overstressed and initiates appropriate soothing measures.
Prepares and administers medications based on weight, age and sensitivity.
Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size.
Assesses nutritional status according to age; intervenes if appropriate.
Toddler (2 to 4 Years)
Assesses and interprets data relative to patient’s age.
Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
Evaluates for age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms.
Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Determines and documents immunization status.
Prepares and administers medications based on weight, age and sensitivity.
Involves child in own care when possible.
Recognizes comprehension level and verbal ability.
Speaks and plays with the toddler to effectively reduce stress.
Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size.
Assess nutritional status according to patient’s age; intervenes if appropriate.
Child (5 to 9 Years)
Assesses and interprets data relative to patient’s age.
Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
Evaluates for age appropriate behavior motor skills and physiological norms.
Evaluates and documents for sign/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Determines and documents immunization status.
Prepares and administers medications based on weight, age and sensitivity.
Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size.
Recognizes child’s need to exercise some control.
Provides for privacy.
Assesses for non-verbal needs for support.
Keeps an explanation short, simple, and logical while using correct terminology.
Anticipates possible need for homebound education.
Recognizes the child’s need for independence and potential for being attracted to dangerous situations.
Assess nutritional status according to age; intervenes if appropriate.
Adolescent (10 to 18 Years)
Assesses and interprets data relative to patient’s age.
Evaluates for age appropriate behavior, skills and physiological norms.
Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Determines and documents immunization status.
Prepares and administers medication based on weight, age and sensitivity.
Provides equipment specific to patient’s age and size.
Involves patient in decision making and planning for care and teaching.
Allows for privacy and anticipates fear of embarrassment.
Uses proper medical terminology.
Allows adolescent to maintain control and realizes there may be resistance.
Encourages questions regarding “fears”.
Evaluates self-care abilities/limitations and identifies need for additional safety measures.
Assess nutritional status according to age; intervenes if appropriate.
Adult (19 to 69)
Evaluates self-care abilities/limitations and identifies need for additional safety measures.
Assesses and interprets data relative to patient’s age.
Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Prepares and administers medication based on weight, age and sensitivity.
Provides equipment specific to size of patient.
Involves patient in planning of care and educational needs.
Recognizes anxiety regarding potential changes in lifestyle resulting from illness.
Addresses patient appropriately.
Explains procedures using correct terminology.
Recognizes patient’s level of psychosocial development and modifies interventions accordingly.
Provides for patient’s privacy.
Respects patient’s right to refuse treatment.
Assess nutritional status according to age; intervenes if appropriate.
Geriatric (70 Years and Older)
Evaluates self-care abilities/limitations and identifies need for additional safety measures.
Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
Assesses and interprets data relative to patient’s age.
Prepares and administers medications based on weight, age and sensitivity.
Provides equipment specific to size of patient.
Recognizes anxiety regarding potential changes in lifestyle resulting from illness.
Addresses patient appropriately.
Explains procedures using correct terminology.
Provides for patient privacy.
Respects patient’s right to refuse treatment.
Recognizes patient’s level of psychosocial development and modifies interactions accordingly.
Assesses for limiting conditions (vision, hearing, elimination, etc.).
Implements skin integrity and/or risk to fall protocols.
Provides for patient warmth due to decreased heat regulation.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Ability to compile, code and categorize, or verify information/data
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Non-Essential Functions
Perform other duties as assigned or requested
Professional Requirements
Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services as needed.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
Must have the cognitive ability to perform in this role.
Critical and executive level thinking is required.
Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Have near normal hearing – able to hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice/webinars.
Have near normal vision – clarity of vision (both near and far) either corrected on non-corrected, ability to distinguish colors.
Have good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination.
Standing – continuously within the shift (67-100%).
Walking – continuously within the shift (67-100%).
Climbing – occasionally within the shift (1-33%).
Bending/stooping – frequently within the shift (34-66%).
Twist at the waist – occasionally with the shift (1-33%).
Lift/carry – 20+lbs without assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%).
Reaching above the shoulders – frequently within the shift (34-67%).
Physically demanding, high-stress environment.
Requires prolonged sitting and/or bending.
Lift/carry – 50lbs with assistance – occasionally within the shift (1-33%).
Stephens County Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other legally protected status
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Worksite address
toccoa, GA, 30598, US
Who can apply
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