Manager Radiology Nursing & IR Services Gwinnett - job 1 of 2

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsible for overseeing daily operations of Radiology Nursing and Interventional Radiology Services.  Required to frequently apply a set of management principles to a specialized discipline.  Must be capable of independent judgement and decision making in the areas of budget, personnel, patient services and administrative or professional programs.  Has twenty‑four (24) hour accountability for assigned area.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational

Provides clinical and operational leadership to ensure provision of care that garners optimal patient outcomes.

Is responsible for, through assigned department supervisor(s) or coordinator(s), the effective management of Radiology Services.  Evaluates daily activities and makes operational changes as necessary to improve service levels.

In concert with Director, develops departmental goals and objectives and polices and procedures which meet hospital Radiology service needs.

Develops and maintains systems, techniques and procedures appropriate to Radiology Services.

May develop and provide input into hospital‑wide policies or departmental policies that impact across division lines.  Actively participates on hospital committees which address operational issues.

Fiscal Management

Develops and submits to Director for approval, appropriate capital and operating budget and is accountable for the achievement of capital and operating budget objectives within areas of responsibility.

Human Resources

In conjunction with the Human Resources Department, determines human resource needs and develops or assists in the development of programs to maintain and improve the quality and efficiency of the assigned department.

Recruits, hires, orients, and evaluates performance of Supervisor(s) or Coordinator(s) and other assigned personnel to assure that department is staffed with individuals who reflect behavior and performance consistent with the hospital's Mission and Values statement.  Has authority to hire, terminate and/or take other disciplinary action as may be deemed appropriate and is in accordance with hospital policy.

Develops and administers a master staffing plan for assigned areas in conjunction with approved budget.

Identifies educational and training needs of departmental staff or individual(s) impacting assigned functions and plans with other appropriate staff members for the implementation of training needs.

Quality Management

Develops and administers the departmental Quality Improvement plan for all assigned cost centers in a manner consistent with the hospital's Mission and Values statement.  Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation agencies.

Communications

Communicates and coordinates with the departments and services on a daily basis on operational activities necessary to provide an efficient and quality service.  Advises Director of systems problems which negatively impact or prevent the effective operations of their department.

Communicates regularly with departmental staff to keep them abreast of information which will assist in the safe and effective performance of their jobs and to create an understanding of hospital‑wide performance and direction.

Maintains open channels of communication at all levels to ensure the performance of timely and appropriate activities to support optimal patient care outcomes.

Leadership

Integrates departmental services with the hospital's primary functions.

Develops and implements policies and procedures to guide and support the provision of services.

Recommends a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care.

Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide patient care services and who are not licensed independent practitioners.

Continuously assesses and improves departmental performance.

Maintains appropriate quality control programs.

Provides for orientation, in-service training, and continuing education of all persons in the department.

Recommends space and other resources needed by the department.

Participates in selecting outside sources for needed services.

General Responsibilities

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.  Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury‑accident to Manager.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing2. Registered Nurse in good standing3. 5 years of nursing experience with at least 2 years in supervisory or managerial capacity4. Demonstrated knowledge of moderate sedation and interventional or surgical procedures5. BLS (and ACLS within 12 months of hire

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED1. At least two years’ experience in Interventional Radiology procedures2. Certified Interventional Radiology Nurse3. BSN graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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