Nursing Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

 NURSING DIRECTOR

Vydehi Super speciality Hospital is one of the leading multi specialty hospitals in Bangalore. We provide world-class healthcare and treatments. The VSH diagnostic programme provides emergency and routine diagnostic services round the clock at cost-effective prices.

JOB SUMMARY:

A director of nursing (DON) manages the services provided by the nursing personnel of a healthcare facility. Also referred to as a nursing director, their many duties include overseeing the nursing personnel and patient care, as well as administrative tasks such as record keeping and budgeting.

JOB TITLE: NURSING DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing and leading all nursing personnel operations.
• Developing short and long-term goals for the entire nursing department.
• Establishing new policies and updating existing policies to improve the standard of care for patients.
• Planning and overseeing admission, nursing, and patient care processes.
• Maintaining department budgets and recording all expenses.
• Responding to any nursing-related issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinating with medical staff and other departments to ensure hospital efficiency.
• Overseeing all record-keeping processes and ensuring all necessary documents are accurate and up-to-date.
• Hiring and training new nursing staff members.
• Evaluating staff performance and preparing accurate reports detailing your findings.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as director of nursing
• In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Degree in nursing; Masters degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
• Valid nursing and CPR certification