Director of Nursing - PERM

DIRECTOR OF NURSING Permanent The Director of Nursing (DON) at Moab Regional Hospital leads and oversees all aspects of nursing care ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices. This leadership fosters a skilled and motivated nursing staff (RNs LPNs CNAs NAs MAs) who deliver highquality patient care aligned with the hospitals Mission Vision Values and Pillars. The DON achieves this through strategic direction staff development financial management quality improvement initiatives regulatory compliance training and advocating for nurses.This position is a Salaried Exempt permanent benefitted position.Reports to: Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)Anticipated schedule: 40 hours/week. Includes OnCall shifts (Nursing AdministratorOnCall) 58 days/month which includes covering 1 weekend/month and 1 holiday/year.Location: OnSite however working remotely up to 1 day each week is acceptable.Starting pay range: BR24800 BR35200 annually.A BR0000 Signon Bonus is available for external hire.Outline of Duties:Strategic Leadership & Staff Development:Champion integration of Strategic Plan pillars into nursing operations.Foster evidencebased decisionmaking for policies initiatives and departmental goals.Collaborate with leadership to cultivate a work environment that attracts retains and educates nurses promoting a highly skilled and dedicated staff.Partner with physicians and other departments to establish clear communication for a unified patient care experience.Nursing Management & Support:Provide ongoing leadership and guidance to Nurse Managers across all units encompassing immediate needs longterm planning and tackling departmental challenges.Conduct regular rounds with Nurse Managers to discuss performance identify challenges and ensure alignment with strategic goals.Educate and guide Nurse Managers and staff on evidencebased decisionmaking for policies patient care initiatives and clinical pathway development.Collaborate with Nurse Managers on schedules timeoff requests payroll orientation competency development and oversight.Partner with HR on staffing strategies and ensure appropriate nursetopatient ratios.Assist Nurse Managers with employee counseling and progressive discipline plans.Provide temporary leadership during vacancies or absences.Participate in performance evaluations (may be delegated).Financial Oversight & Resource Management:Work with HR and CFO to develop competitive wage strategies.Develop and oversee nursing department budgets (capital and operational) including monitoring expenditures managing education approvals and ensuring efficient resource allocation.Develop schedules that optimize staffing for all units including ensuring adequate Nursing AdministratoronCall coverage.Quality Improvement & Patient Care:Oversee development implementation and maintenance of nursing policies and procedures that comply with federal regulations and state guidelines.Foster a culture of evidencebased practice by developing and maintaining protocols that adhere to healthcare best practices.Champion ongoing education of the nursing staff to equip them with the knowledge skills and values for holistic patient care.Lead and support process improvement initiatives including data analysis implementing new strategies and monitoring performance metrics (HCAHPS core measures).Monitor and analyze PressGaney survey results and implement interventions to improve patient satisfaction.Collaborate with CSS on patient complaints and oversee the complaint process during CSS staff absence.Partner with nursing departments CSS and others to develop educational initiatives that improve quality care staff satisfaction and wellbeing.Partner with the Trauma Medical Director and Program Director to ensure quality care and compliance with trauma program standards.Participate in ICS drills and scenarios serving as Operations Chief when designated.Collaborate with IT to address nursingrelated EMR issues.Oversee nurse participation in CMS and complaint surveys.Regulatory Compliance & Education:Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations professional organization standards and institutional policies and procedures.Participate in the review development and approval of nursingrelated policies and procedures.Ensure all nurses complete required regulatory training.Oversee and provide guidance to the Utah State University Moab Nursing Program including student orientation and curriculum review.Work collaboratively with clinical faculty to ensure effective clinical rotations for nursing students.Oversee updates to the Nursing AdministratoronCall manual.Lead the development and execution of Nursing Skills Days programs.Representation & Advocacy:Participate actively in meetings to advocate for nurses and ensure their voices are heard in shaping patient care models.Oversee nursingrelated committees (Clinical Ladder OnCall Utah State University Moab Nursing Program).Coordinate Nurses Week celebrations with Nurse Managers.Acknowledge and celebrate achievements of individual nurses.Additional Responsibilities:Be prepared to take on occasional direct patient care duties as needed.Demonstrate willingness to fulfill other responsibilities assigned that contribute to the overall success of the nursing department. Minimum Qualifications:Active unencumbered RN license in the State of Utah or compact state.Bachelor s degree in nursing. Master s degree preferred.Minimum 35 years general nursing experience.Current BLS upon hire.Current ACLS or obtain within 6 months of hire.Current NRP PALS STABLE or obtain within12 months of hire.Prior experience and high level of comfort with electronic health records.Prior supervisory experience and/or leadership roles in a medical setting.Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective listening skills.High level of comfort with Microsoft Outlook Excel and Word.Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a group. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Why Should You Join the Team at Moab Regional HospitalWe have an amazing team here at Moab Regional Hospital with a skilled group of healthcare providers and physicians from a wide range of specialties who are committed to the greater Moab community. Caring for our People: Every healthcare professional that works here at MRH in both a clinical and nonclinical setting cares about our patients because these are our friends neighbors and our family.Employee Satisfaction: Moab Regional Hospital strives to balance care for the community with care for its employees and offers a supportive work environment competitive total compensation packages and the flexibility to enjoy what makes this desert region one of the most unique and special places to live.We offer:Wide range of benefits including:Health InsuranceMental health coverage for entire familyRetirement 403bPaid time offCollaborative and supportive workplaceProfessional growth opportunities including continuing education trainings and more!Spectacular Location: Welcome to Moab Utah where Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are just a part of the breathtaking red rock landscapes that surround this charming town. Nestled at the base of the LaSal Mountains and along the banks of the Colorado River smalltown friendliness coupled with unparalleled natural beauty make this a great place to call home. Thanks to its perfect climate Moab offers year round recreation opportunities and is renowned for mountain biking rock climbing jeeping hiking and river activities. There are an array of restaurants microbreweries art galleries and special events that create a vibrant community to live in. Moab Regional Hospital is a Drug Free Workplace and requires successful completion of a preemployment drug test and background check.Moab Regional Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Moab Regional Hospital makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

Shift: 40 hours/week shifts can be flexible

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Nursing Manager/Director

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP

Nursing Certifications : STABLE

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