Entity: Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center | Department: Medical Care | Work Hours: exempt | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary

Responsible for the staffing and administration of a nursing unit or floor.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures departmental compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.

• Assists with the hiring, training, directing, development, and evaluating of nursing staff.

• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.

• Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget.

• Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.

• Support shared governance to engage all nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.

• Empower all nurses to lead and take an active role in decision-making using the shared governance process.

• Mentor/coach NUPIC chair to promote shared governance.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Performance Management - Accountable for the performance and results of the team applying knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize departmental performance.

• Team Building and Development – Builds and fosters a positive team culture, identifying individual strengths and providing opportunities for growth. Develops departmental plans, to address department and organizational priorities.

• Resource Management – Effectively allocates resources, manages budgets, and optimizes team productivity.

• Decision Making - Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.

• Communication – Clearly communicates goals, expectations, and updates the team using active listening and promoting open communication channels.

• Conflict Resolution - Identifies and addresses conflicts within the team, facilitating constructive dialogue, and finding solutions to disagreements. 

• Change Management - Leads and adapts to organizational changes, communicating effectively during transitions, and engages the team in the process.

• Leadership Development – Actively engages in the Leadership Development Program by enrolling in the program within the first 6 months of employment and completing the program within the first 2 years of employment.  

Skills and Attributes:

• Decisive decision making

• Change management

• Effective communication skills

• Problem solving

• Leadership and delegation

• Budget management

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience required

 Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire            

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire

• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Office Environment)

Standing: 75%

Walking: 75%

Sitting: 50%

Lifting 0-25 lbs: 25%

Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%

Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%

Carrying 0-25 lbs: 25%

Carrying 25-75 lbs: 25%

Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 75%

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 50%

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 50%

Climbing: 50%

Bending/Stooping: 75%

Kneeling: 50%

Crouching/Crawling: 50%

Reaching: 75%

Talking: 75%

Hearing: 75%

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%

Keyboard Data Entry: 75%

Running: 25%

Vision: Depth Perception: 75%

Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%

Vision: Seeing Far: 75%

Vision: Seeing Near: 75%

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: 

Risk Level:  High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.