Director of Nursing ICU

• The Director of Nursing provides leadership and has 24 hour responsibility and accountability for the successful operation of a designated unit/department/service. They also participate as a member of the hospital's management team in planning, policy formulation and administrative decision making with particular reference to the role, functions and operation of the unit/department/service. Finally, the DON is a steward of the hospital's mission and service excellence program.

• →Develops, implements and enforces policies and procedures which support the Hospital's mission, goals and objectives.
• →Ensures that staff complies with mandatory education, licensure requirements, mandatory health requirements, etc.
• →Develops annual departmental budget and operates within budgetary guidelines.
• →Recommends and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Allocates resources according to priorities.
• →Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• →Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• →Develops alternative solutions.
• →Generates creative solutions and attention to detail.
• →Demonstrates persistence and follow through even when faced with adversity or challenges.
• →Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• →Seeks increased responsibilities. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities.
• →Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others by persuasion rather than intimidation.
• →Treats people with respect. Keeps commitments. Demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior.
• →Exhibits sound and accurate judgment in decision making.
• →Sets clear performance expectations and holds people accountable.
• →Writes clearly and informatively. Varies writing style to meet needs.

• B.S. Degree preferred; A.D. accepted.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a charge nurse or unit coordinator role in an acute care hospital.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Louisiana or compact state license; current CPR, ACLS, PALS as required by policy
• Computer skills.

• Work may require evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and/or a flexible schedule depending on the needs of the unit/department/service.
• Requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations and conflict resolution.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive devices to listen with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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