RN Director Job Description
RN director
provides leadership and collaboration with other Health Services Leads to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations, nursing practice standards as well as standard operational structure across Texas.
RN Director Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Remaining current with NCQA, TMQC, and JCAHO standards, State and Federal laws pertinent to the organization
Participate in regulatory surveys (JCAHO, State, Federal), initiates corrective action plans and monitors performance as needed to maintain compliance with applicable law and regulations
Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
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Assisting all departments with QI activities
Designing and conducting audits, surveys, and evaluations based on sound statistical methodology
Reporting results to QIC and Executive Committee
Overseeing and directs accreditation activities
Working with department heads to ensure stnadards are being met and maintained
Maintaining relationship with QI staff at contracted Health plans
RN Director Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for RN Director
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, AHA, CHPN, TNCC, ACLS, IV, AORN, CNOR, PICC
Education for RN Director
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the RN director job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nursing, Health, Education, Graduate, Health Care, Management, Healthcare, School of Nursing, Business, Public Health
Skills for RN Director
Desired skills for RN director include:
Governmental home health agency regulations and Medicare services
Community health / home healthcare supervision
Relevant computer programs
State/federal regulations and industry standards
Microsoft programs
State
Local
AHCA
OSHA
Applied nursing practices
Desired experience for RN director includes:
Overseeing maintenance of patient and provider QI files
Working closely with risk management
Conducting QI case reviews
Providing oversight of Credentialing Program and Committee
Supervising denials coordinator and denials process
Assume responsibility for the availability of services and the quality and appropriateness of services provided
RN Director Examples
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RN Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a RN director. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN director
- Participate and review State inspections and reports in conjunction with the Administrator
- Develop and implement operational plans for achievement of departmental goals for Home Care
- Complete assignments in a timely manner, thoroughly and appropriately detailed
- Direct and monitor the day to day operations and functions of the Home Care Department in a fair and consistent manner
- Observe Hospital Policy concerning fire and safety regulations, Infection Control Standards and other rules governing conduct while at work
- Ensure that policies and procedures are written, reviewed, implemented and revised annually
- Managing the day-to -ay operations of the nursing department
- Defining, evaluating and implementing standards of nursing practice
- Ensuring that the highest quality of nursing care is provided to our residents
- Overseeing personnel operating and capital budgets
Qualifications for RN director
- Coordinating utilization review functions
- Investigating all resident care issues and coordinating action plans
- Serving as Administrator in his/her absence
- 5-7 years of progressive management experience in a long-term care or sub-acute setting
- Hiring / firing
- Interfacing with pharmacy team
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RN Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of RN director. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for RN director
- Determine medical necessity
- Ensure insurance review done in timely manner
- Actively work with staff to reduce length of stay
- Maintain clinical department accountability for large medical facility and/or group of smaller office locations
- Promote consistently and superior clinical care in accordance with all regulations, best practice and scope of practice
- Provide a positive patient experience throughout the patient visit
- Maintain final budgetary accountability for all phases of the business operations
- Hire and develop clinical management and clinical staff
- Under the general supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer
- In collaboration with the Medical Directors of the Maternal/Child Department and the Nursery, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in these areas
Qualifications for RN director
- Demonstrates knowledge of Hospice regulations for New York
- 7 years of Care Management, Utilization Management, and/or Quality Improvement experience in a managed care/HMO organization
- 3+ years of managerial experience over a managed care medical management system
- Experience with Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS), Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS), and Health Outcome Surveys (HOS)
- Experience with Quality Assessment and Process Improvement (QAPI) projects
- Proficient with computer and software programs
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a RN director. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for RN director
- Works in a supportive manner as a resource for Pain Management
- Assumes the charge role and for organizing and directing of personnel within the department
- Acts as the case manager for a group of patients ensuring their appropriate transition through the system
- Directly accountable to the CNO
- Responsible for leading, enhancing, directing, organizing, monitoring, and controlling all operational services in the Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum and OB/GYN Units to ensure cost efficient, high quality patient care
- Accountable for assessing, planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating strategies and tactics of the service line to achieve optimal financial performance, cost efficiency, business growth, quality performance, clinical superiority and market leadership
- Provides supervision to staff of the Labor and Delivery, Antepartum, Postpartum and OB/GYN Units
- Responsible for knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical psychological, educational, safety, and related criteria for the neonate, infant/child, adolescent, adult and geriatric population
- Deliver and maintain exceptional customer satisfaction through the direction of all nursing services
- Institute a plan of correction as required
Qualifications for RN director
- Demonstrated knowledge of governmental and other regulatory standards, requirements, and guidelines related to quality improvement
- Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
- Seeks and takes on new assignments/skills/responsibilities viewing
- Three (3) years of clinical practice in pro-vision of maternal/child services with emphasis on leadership and management experience
- Current American Heart Association approved Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in Operating Room nursing with demonstrated expertise in Pain Management
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a RN director. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for RN director
- Effective strategic planning process for the Department and participates in strategic planning for Nursing Services
- The operational management of the Department to ensure high quality, cost effective patient care service and a safe and efficient work environment
- The personnel management of the Department consistent with Nursing Services and Hospital philosophy, goals and policy
- The financial management of the Department to ensure desired fiscal status while providing optimum clinical service
- The Department in advocating for patients / families and maintaining ethical practice
- Positive guest and peer relations
- The departmental and hospital continuous quality improvement program
- Provides leadership and promotes teamwork for the Department and Nursing Services
- Mentors and promotes the professional development of Nursing Clinical Manager and staff
- Supports the mission by planning and implementing training and education for clinical and non-clinical hospital staff in skills necessary to create a caring environment for our patients and our staff
Qualifications for RN director
- Master’s Degree in nursing, business, or healthcare preferred
- Five (5) plus current years clinical experience in medical and critical care nursing
- Five (5) plus current/recent years progressive critical care/medical management experience
- Current Texas R.N
- Strong knowledge of business unit/service lines approach
- Marketing and writing skills
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RN Director Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of RN director. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for RN director
- Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating activities within the Department of Education including, but not limited to, customer service, change management, leadership development, communication
- Serves as the Primary Nurse Planner with the authority, accountability and responsibility for the Approved Provider Unit
- Responsible for the preparation, orientation and ongoing training of Nurse Planners to meet their role’s responsibilities of adhering to ANCC Conditions of Accreditation and TNA criteria
- Coordinating in-service
- Hiring and firing employees
- Interfacing with the Pharmacy team
- Is responsible for initiating, guiding, and directing the coordination of trauma services provided by the designated Nursing Units
- Functions as a resource person for the ER Department and staff members and assists in providing for the necessary education to promote effective management of the areas of responsibility
- Assumes responsibility for the overall quality of patient care and nursing care provided
- Makes decisions regarding activities in area of responsibility based on Hospital Administrative Policies and Procedures, Human Resource Policies and Procedures, Department of Nursing Standards, and Department Standards with collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer in unusual situations
Qualifications for RN director
- 2+ years experience working for a Medicare Certified Hospice Agency
- Pain Management, Hospice, Home Care
- 3+ years of Clinical Leadership experience in Hospice
- Strong team development and results oriented skills
- Familiarity with Continuous Quality Improvement concept
- Emergency care-trauma, maternal or fetal