* Job Description Summary - The Director of Nursing has 24/7 responsibility for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in his/her assigned department. Directly supervises all members of the nursing staff. Develops staff clinical skills and knowledge and evaluates personnel's performance. Monitors care delivery to ensure appropriate patient outcomes.
* This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

*GENERAL DUTIES*
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*Minimum of 7 years of experience with 2 years of related managerial or supervisory experience.Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Louisiana.American Heart Association BLS HCP.
*SKILLS AND ABILITIES*
*REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS*Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes
*FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS*Sedentary: Very light physical requirements- Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (occasionally means activity or conditions exist up to 1/3 of the work day), and/or, a negligible amount of force frequently (frequently means activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the work day) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS*
*SENSORY REQUIREMENTS*
*OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE RISK POTENTIAL*
*POPULATION SERVED*
* Service: Promotes excellence in customer service by acting as a liaison and effectively interacts with physicians, staff, patients, and families. Establishes and achieves unit goals, utilizing a participative approach. Assures implementation and evaluation of these goals.
* Quality: Assesses plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care and institutes proactive changes. Contributes to quality patient care through membership and active participation on department, medical and hospital committees. Complies with all Hospital and Departmental policies, procedures and programs. Schedules and assigns staff, considering experience and skill level to meet patient needs. Decreases turnover times; Improve on time staff time.
* People: Leads the staff in the development and implementation of standards of practice/care for designated unit(s). Develops and maintains a system for operation of the unit through communication with staff, other managers, Administrative Supervisors, Staff coordinators, and Administration. Demonstrates effective leadership, is an active communicator and manages people effectively. Responsible for conducting performance evaluations in a timely manner.
* Finance: Assists with implementing strategic plan to accurately forecast revenue, expenses and the capital budget in all departments. Participates in the preparation of annual operational, capital and personnel budgets. Monitors, evaluates and controls appropriate utilization of budgeted FTE's and operational expenses.
* Growth: Develops and implements a given growth plan through reengineering and redesign of business processes and systems, including staffing and accurate billing to increase revenues and reduce costs. Contributes to quality patient care through membership and active participation on department, medical and hospital committees.
* Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to interact on a professional level with all levels of staff.
* Must be flexible and able to address multiple issues simultaneously.
* Must be able to stay organized despite chaotic surroundings and changing priorities.
* Must be able to establish, monitor and maintain uniform policies and procedures in support of established goals.
* Must have the ability to interpret financial statistical data to assist leadership with critical and timely decision making.
* Computer skills required including but not limited to: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and report generating skills.
* Exceptional mental alertness.
* Interacts with various members of the team: physicians, co-workers, other managers, etc. Possesses effective listening and communication skills.
* Must be able to function as a team player in an often stressful atmosphere.
* Utilizes critical thinking skills with the ability to assess, organize, and prioritize; frequently under pressure of multiple, simultaneous activities.
* Must be able to assimilate information, and apply learned principles/guidelines/ standards to appropriate situations.
* Sitting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
* Standing - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Walking - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Lifting Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Wrist position deviation - Frequent (36-66% of day)
* Pinching/fine motor activities - Frequent (36-66% of day)
* Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Talk or hear - Occasional (0-35% of day)
* Near Vision - Accurate 20/40
* Far Vision - Accurate 20/40
* Color Discrimination - Yes
* Depth Perception - Accurate
* Hearing - Accurate
* Bloodborne pathogens - Not Anticipated
* Chemical - Not Anticipated
* Airborne communicable diseases - Not Anticipated
* Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
* Radiation - Not Anticipated
* Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
* Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
* Dust/particular matter - Not Anticipated
* Other (List) - Not Anticipated
* Neonate/Infant up to 1 year: No
* Youth (1yr to 15 yrs): No
* Adult (16 and up): No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.47 - $37.17 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* 403(b) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid holidays
* Paid orientation
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift



Ability to Commute:
* Marrero, LA 70072 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
* Marrero, LA 70072: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)


Work Location: In person