DIRECTOR OF NURSING - HOSPITAL (27326)

Job Summary :

The Director of Hospital Nursing will be responsible for not only the day-to-day operations of the unit but will be charged with developing a strategy and plan to enhance care delivery and improve patient outcomes.

The position will require creativity and risk taking to move nursing care forward. The person in this role will report directly to the Chief Nursing Officer who believes in mentoring and development of all individuals.

The person in this role will be ready to take charge in a dynamic work environment where creativity and leadership are needed to maintain high standards of patient care.

The individual should embrace innovation and have patients at the center of their decision making.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of : 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV 15 providers Rural Health Clinic 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility 42 apartment;

low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility

Education Background and Experience

Minimum Education :

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BA) or equivalent.

Required Licensure / Certifications :

Washington State License or Compact State License, BLS, ACLS

Required Experience :

7 years of progressive leadership in hospital-based medicine

Preferred Qualifications :

Master of Science

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner

Essential Job Functions

• Developing educational and training to onboard newly hired nurses as well as implementing continuing education for current nurses
• Foster strategies to enhance employee retention.
• Work to develop new care models that enhance favorable outcomes for patients.
• Mentor and develop staff to be tomorrow’s nursing leaders.
• Provide guidance and review on nursing policy and procedures. Advocate for entire staff. Give feedback to hospital administration, both positive and negative, so improvements can be made District wide.
• Identify areas for self-improvement. Consider constructive feedback to enhance execution of role.
• Provide performance feedback for all staff and implement improvement plans when needed. Conduct crucial conversations effectively and as needed.
• Direct involvement in the hiring of nursing and ancillary support team.
• Develop and maintain annual staff and equipment budgets.
• Develop budget management and contain costs through responsible utilization of resources.
• Oversite of nursing documentation and quality assurance. Implement solutions to barriers surrounding nursing documentation and care plan development.

Compensation / How We Care For You :

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range - dependent on qualifications / experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

We offer competitive wages.

• Comprehensive benefit package including :
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Long Term Disability
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• We provide a complimentary gym membership
• We offer various tuition assistance programs

We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.

We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails.

Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.

Our nurse development strategy is competency and confidence focused. We employ nurse techs and foster growth for new graduates including specialty areas.

We offer training on the job to new graduates

All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.

We offer strong family-like support system

Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6365.