26 nursing director jobs found

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Medical Acute Care Unit Director of Nursing provides leadership and has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the successful operation of a designated unit/department/service. They 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, they are 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....

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Float Registered Nurse (RN) provides flexible, high quality patient care across all hospital units, adapting to diverse patient populations and clinical settings. The Float RN works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the Float RN provides hands-on care to patients, is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and provides a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; implementing a wide variety of patient care activities and services. The Float Registered Nurse, also known as a Float Pool Nurse, is a registered nurse (RN) who moves between different units within a healthcare facility to address staffing shortages and fluctuating patient needs. This role requires adaptability, broad clinical skills, and the ability to quickly integrate into various teams and unit cultures. Float nurses work in areas such as...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Registered nurses (RN) provide professional nursing care while working in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. Nursing care is provided in a manner consistent with the mission of the organization. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients’ health problems and needs, educating patients on their illness and condition, developing and implementing patient care plans, and providing emotional support to patients’ and their families. The Registered Nurse is responsible for total nursing care for all patients assigned to him/her by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse. The Registered Nurse is also in charge of coordinating and delegation of duties to other health care personnel, such as licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants/patient care techs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organizes patient care and general unit activities to...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: In all trauma centers with an annual volume that exceeds 1,000 registry patient entries, the trauma center must have at least 1 FTE performance improvement nurse (PI).  Assists the Trauma Medical Director (TMD) and the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) to improve the quality of trauma care throughout the continuum of care.  Collaborates with the TMD and TPM to study, plan, implement, and evaluate trauma care to assure adherence to the Trauma Center’s Performance Improvement Program through clinical review, both concurrent and retrospective, and chart review of trauma patients. The TMD will ultimately be responsible for the PI facilitation by the PI Nurse.  Effective continuous performance improvement and patient safety programs depend upon concurrent monitoring of the events surrounding the care and outcome of injured patients.  Rational decision-making aimed at improving trauma care must be based upon a detailed understanding of the causes,...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Trauma and General Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is responsible for providing comprehensive care to the adult well and sick patient. The APP educates patients and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health, and intervene in acute or chronic illness. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assess health status of the trauma and general surgery patient, through complete physician examination and medical history, which may include psychosocial, cognitive, and personal assets and limitations of the patient/family. Documents assessment data appropriately for progress notes, using appropriate terminology and format and integrates the information, as well as significant clinical data into the plan of care. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology in the assessment and plan of care. Establishes medical...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psychiatric Case Manager supervises day to day functions of the department and staff. The manager actively seeks areas for department to improve (i.e - reduction in denials) &/ or be more efficient. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Practice Director RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares information for notification letters for providers and employees. Performs utilization review in accordance with all state mandated regulations. Maintains compliance with regulation changes affecting utilization management. Performs continuing review on medical records and identification and need of on-going hospitalization. Reviews patients' records and evaluates patient progress. Obtains and reviews necessary medical reports and subsequent treatment plan requests to conduct review. Reviews and validates physician's orders, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients. Receives & processes requests for appeal of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Rad tech assistant is responsible for providing transportation of patients (ages pediatrics to geriatrics) to the Radiology department; also responsible for assisting technologists in performing transfers or ambulation to prevent falls; preparing patients and equipment for therapy and performing tasks to maintain department in orderly condition. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Advanced MRI Practice Director RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Properly identifies self/Properly identifies patient using two identifiers. Logs out patient. Obtains hands off communication form. Communicates with nursing personnel upon patients return to his/her room. Transports patient in a safe, friendly manner; aware of their needs. Properly obtains, returns, and secures oxygen tanks. Prepares patients and equipment for therapy. Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality. Assists technologists in performing transfers or...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The nurse practitioner (NP) works in collaboration with the physician within the scope of practice guidelines agreed upon by the collaborating parties. Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Practice Director RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation and safety. Maintains standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in the scope of the job role or practice. Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families. Follows acute and...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and sick patients across the age span. The Practitioner educates patients and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health and intervene in acute or chronic illness. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Clinic Services RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Obtain history, perform physical exams of new clinic patients and follow-up patients. Discuss treatment options, initiate and/or collaborate plan of care. Responsible for patient phone calls. Remove staples and/or sutures on post-op patients. Preview pre-op lab work, order pre-op clearance when necessary; Assist in pre-op patient education for patient and family. Provides patient education. Identifies community health resources and refers patients as necessary. Handles other duties as assigned. The above statements are only meant...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: • The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate direct patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) works with his/her team partner(s) to provide quality patient care. As a member of the Patient Care Team, the RN provides hands-on care to patients. Is responsible for making sound clinical decisions and to provide a comprehensive delivery of care to each individual patient; provide a wide variety of patient care activities and services. A PACU nurse is a critical care nurse. They ensure patients safely awaken from anesthesia after surgery or procedures. They treat side effects such as difficulty breathing, nausea, pain, or agitation. They observe and monitor vital signs, level of consciousness and behavior . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assists in the development, implementation and enforcement of...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The LPN is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider.  This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services.  The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines.  The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by providers and staff. Maintains...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive care to both well and sick patients across the age span. The Practitioner educates patients and/or their families in order to promote wellness, prevent health problems, maintain current health and intervene in acute or chronic illness. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Clinic Services RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Obtain history, perform physical exams of new clinic patients and follow-up patients. Discuss treatment options, initiate and/or collaborate plan of care. Responsible for patient phone calls. Remove staples and/or sutures on post-op patients. Preview pre-op lab work, order pre-op clearance when necessary; Assist in pre-op patient education for patient and family. Provides patient education. Identifies community health resources and refers patients as necessary. Handles other duties as assigned. The above statements are only meant...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Registered nurses (RN) provide professional nursing care while working in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. Nursing care is provided in a manner consistent with the mission of the organization. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients’ health problems and needs, educating patients on their illness and condition, developing and implementing patient care plans, and providing emotional support to patients’ and their families. The Registered Nurse is responsible for total nursing care for all patients assigned to him/her by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse. The Registered Nurse is also in charge of coordinating and delegation of duties to other health care personnel, such as licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants/patient care techs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organizes patient care and general unit activities to...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Clinical Care Quality Navigator plays a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient centered care within the ambulatory physician clinic setting. This position requires a skilled healthcare professional with a strong background in clinical care, patient navigation, and quality improvement. The Clinical Care Quality Navigator is responsible for conducting outreach for annual wellness visits, navigating patients through the healthcare system, and closing care gaps to optimize patient outcomes and enhance overall quality of care. SUPERVISION : Reports directly to the Director of MMG Quality and Care Management RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Annual Wellness Visit Outreach: Conduct proactive outreach to eligible patients to schedule and promote annual wellness visits in accordance with preventive care guidelines. Educate patients about the importance of annual wellness visits, preventive screenings, and health...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Psychiatric Case Manager supervises day to day functions of the department and staff. The manager actively seeks areas for department to improve (i.e - reduction in denials) &/ or be more efficient. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Psychiatric Services RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Prepares information for notification letters for providers and employees. Performs utilization review in accordance with all state mandated regulations. Maintains compliance with regulation changes affecting utilization management. Performs continuing review on medical records and identification and need of on-going hospitalization. Reviews patients' records and evaluates patient progress. Obtains and reviews necessary medical reports and subsequent treatment plan requests to conduct review. Reviews and validates physician's orders, reports progress and unusual occurrences on patients. Receives & processes requests for...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The LPN is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by providers and staff. Maintains and...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Nursing Admin Supervisor holds floor staff accountable for Service Excellence principles as well as huddles, bed side reporting, hourly rounding, AIDET, and the use of the white boards and reports issues to the Nurse Directors as appropriate. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of House Supervision RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Collaborates with Staffing Coordinator to appropriately staff units. Manages stressful situations effectively and professionally. Delegates appropriately and efficiently as needs are communicated from staff members. Conducts Nursing rounds every 2 hours on all nursing units or as needed. Maximizes patient flow by active involvement/supervision of ER and or activities and admission and discharge opportunities. Appropriately communicates and collaborates with the Administrator on call. Interprets policies and procedures, serving as a resource for staff members. Promotes teamwork. The...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the Telemetry Monitoring unit. SUPERVISION : Reports directly to Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Communicate appropriately with staff regarding patients on telemetry monitoring. Gathers and distributes clinical data (EKG strips) to the appropriate patient care giver. Documents legibly. Maintains monitor room cleanliness. Has knowledge of and utilizes equipment (monitors, telephone, printers). The above 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 High School Diploma/GED Ability to complete EKG course Current CPR requirement for BLS. Physical Demands/Work Environment...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The LPN is responsible for providing provider support as applicable, and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families under the direction of the provider. This position supports the Practice Director and Manager in coordinating and leading practice personnel to ensure consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care services. The position will perform duties within the scope of practice, ensuring consistency with Memorial Medical Group policies and procedures, standards of care, approved protocols, standing orders and guidelines. The position will also adhere to practice standards governed by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Demonstrates clinical expertise in the care of the assigned patient specialty and is recognized as a resource in practice specialty by providers and staff. Maintains...

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Registered nurses (RN) provide professional nursing care while working in collaboration with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members. Nursing care is provided in a manner consistent with the mission of the organization. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients’ health problems and needs, educating patients on their illness and condition, developing and implementing patient care plans, and providing emotional support to patients’ and their families. The Registered Nurse is responsible for total nursing care for all patients assigned to him/her by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse. The Registered Nurse is also in charge of coordinating and delegation of duties to other health care personnel, such as licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants/patient care techs . SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Director of Nursing RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organizes patient care and general unit activities to...