Director Cardiac Cath Lab, RN

POSITION PURPOSE

• Under supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nursing Director plans, implements, directs and evaluates
• the care for the Cath Lab. Responsible for establishing the vision, direction, and development of the
• Cardiovascular service line. This encompasses strategies, programs, processes and procedures, including
• measures of success, which are aligned with the organization’s strategic direction and result in continual growth
• and development of the programs. Coordinates the delivery of patient services; creates and maintains an
• environment conducive to learning. Provides for the development and evaluation of staff. Serves as a patient
• advocate within the health care system. Accountable on a twenty-four (24) hour basis for the management of
• all facets of nursing activities for assigned unit. Assures that nursing care meets legal, ethical, institutional, and
• professional standards. Participates in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs.
• Interprets and facilitates the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies and
• procedures of the department and organization.

LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS

• All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in
• the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts
• with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states
• or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific
• statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical
• assignment to the position.

• Ensures integration of the department(s) into the primary functions of the organization. Creates a collaborative, productive work environment through positive relationships with senior leadership, other directors, physicians, employees, patients/families and the community.
• Monitors the provision of patient care for all assigned service lines.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director of assigned area.
• Rounds on patients. Investigates incidents and patient complaints, performing service recovery when possible.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Develops and implements appropriate policies and procedures.
• Plans and provides a sufficient number of qualified and competent staff for the department(s).
• Establishes work schedules and assignments to ensure coverage as demonstrated by maintaining appropriate staff ratios within approved budgetary guidelines while ensuring safe, quality patient care.
• Ensures completion of all employee records including but not limited to: payroll, performance evaluations, competencies, personnel action requests etc.
• Ensures initial orientation and continuing education opportunities are presented appropriately for all department staff.
• Coordinates and participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement processes for the department(s). Maintains quality control programs, as appropriate.
• Participates in the budget planning process by making recommendations for resources, including personnel, equipment and space as appropriate.
• Provides 24 hour accountability of leadership by appropriate delegation, using sound decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Functions competently in the staff role as necessary.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing, BSN preferred.
• Experience: Two years of relevant RN experience required, prior Nurse Manager experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, or immediately eligible.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment. RCIS preferred.
• Required skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Clinically competent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Frequent: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.
• Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.
• Visual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and colors of medicines and solutions. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
• Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources