Director of Nursing - PERM

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent fulltime Director of Nursing position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: OnSite Moab UT 84532; however working remotely up to 1 day each week is acceptable.

Start Date: 6/26/2024

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.

Starting pay range: $124800 $135200 annually.

A $10000 Signon Bonus is available for external hires.

• Wide range of benefits including:
  • Health Insurance
  • Mental health coverage for the entire family
  • Retirement 403b
  • Paid time off
• Collaborative and supportive workplace
• Professional growth opportunities including continuing education training and more!

The Director of Nursing (DON) 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.

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 guide 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 the 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.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• Minimum of 35 years of general nursing experience is required

Education:

• Must possess a Bachelors degree in nursing.
• Masters degree preferred.

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Active unencumbered RN license in the State of Utah or compact state.
• Current BLS upon hire.
• Current ACLS or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Current NRP PALS STABLE or obtain within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

** Level 4 Trauma Level 4 Trauma Blue Scrubs preferred Recognized Holidays: NYD Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Work week defined as Sunday Morning 12:01 am through Saturday night 11:59 pm

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.