Job Description Department: Nursing Title: Assistant Chief nursing officer
Reports To:
Collaborates with:
infection Control, Education Dept., HR and other HOD’s
Accountable To :
CNO and CEO
Position Summary:
· The primary
purpose of the job position is to assist the chief nursing officer in managing
overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current
national standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern this facility, and
as may be directed by the medical director and the CEO, to ensure that the
highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
· To effectively plan, coordinate and evaluate
nursing services under the supervision of the CNO.
· To coordinate patient care activities in
collaboration with other nursing supervisors.
· To lead and co-ordinate a range of activities
that promote excellence in nursing practice.
· To deputies in the absence of the CNO.
Responsibilities and duties:
· Meet daily with CNO to discuss day to day
nursing management issues.
· Assists the CNO in all duties and acts up in
her absence or as requested.
· Attend Departmental meetings chaired by CNO.
· Assist in developing strategic plans and
financial plans.
· Set standards for work, nursing standards and
processes.
· Communicates the objectives of (…………….) to
lower level managers/Head Nurses.
· Follow up on plans at functional level.
· Prepare and review nursing policies and
procedures.
· Monitor the performance of Head Nurse and All
Nursing Supervisors.
·
Delegates duties to nursing staff according to their level of knowledge, skills and abilities
and provides appropriate support and guidance.
· Integrates nursing practice modalities with the
collaboration of Education Department.
· Participates in Nursing Continuous Quality
Improvement initiatives, in-service education programs, unit/Floor meetings,
and committee functions as assigned.
· Acts as a link between the Nursing Supervisors
and chief nursing officer.
· Maintains the records of nursing personnel
(sick leave, duty roster, leave plans).
· Reviews nursing rosters for all units and floors of the hospital before issuing.
· Collects the monthly activity reports,
statistical data and annual reports and forwards them to CNO.
· Monitors the practice of nursing in accordance
with professional values and moral principles and maintains confidentiality as
appropriate.
· Assist in Staff counseling sessions and
performance appraisals.
· Uphold the vision of (………………...).
Clinical Governance:
· Do random concurrent audits to monitor patient
care.
· Institute corrective action if warranted
according to results of the audit.
· Do clinical rounds regularly on the areas to
ensure proper control and follow up.
· Attend meetings on behalf of the CNO:
1.
HOD meeting (SMC).
2.
Infection Control Committee.
3.
Ethics Committee.
4.
Code Blue Committee.
5.
Safety and Disaster Committee.
6.
Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
7.
Leadership committee.
8.
Blood utilization committee
9.
Quality committee
10.
Mortality and mortality meeting
11.
Medical Record committee
12.
Medication error meeting
13. Steering Committee
14. Governance committee
Competencies:Education:·
BSN or Internationally Accredited Nursing
Science Qualification. BSN can be replaced by 10 years’ experience in senior
managerial position. · Post graduate qualification in Nursing/Health Services Management preferable. Experience:· At least 5-10 years’
experience in a senior management position in a Private Health Care
Institution. · Must be registered with
registration body in country of origin and Egyptian Syndicate.
Communication and Interpersonal skills:· Follow the correct
communication channels according to Nursing Organizational Chart. · Administrative skills to effectively manage
and direct staff and services. · Have the ability to liaise
and collaborate effectively with other HOD’s to integrate care plans. · Must have good conflict
resolution skills. · Always keep an objective
approach and avoid bias. · Have an understanding and
tolerance of cultural and religious differences. ·
Have a good command of English, some
knowledge of Arabic an advantage. · Must possess good critical
thinking skills. · Be innovative and promote
teamwork within the staff.
Quality System Responsibilities:· Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management System. ·Be proactive in identifying and reporting non-conformities / opportunities for improvement. Dress Code: |
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