Overview
*About Us*
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region.Bluegrass Community Hospital/(Versailles, KY)/,Bourbon Community Hospital/(Paris, KY),/Clark Regional Medical Center/(Winchester, KY),/andGeorgetown Community Hospital/(Georgetown, KY)/are committed to our mission of*/making communities healthier/.*As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors — join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers:
· Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
· Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
· Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
· Educational Assistance
· Bereavement Leave
· 401(k) Match
· Free Parking
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical,administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
Prepares, monitors, and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits.
Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
Develops and implements policies and procedures.
Utilizes the nursing process and approved Standards of Care and Practice to provide quality individualized nursing care to assigned patients.
Coordinates departmental operations with hospital, local EMS and Air Method coordinating quarterly meetings and is responsible for meeting minutes.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum EducationAssociate’s degree – Required
Bachelor’s degree – Preferred
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Ability to quickly learn how to navigate multiple complex software systems.Must be able to communicate with the ability to read, write, speak and understand English.Must be able to successfully complete skills competency checklist within 90 days of hire
Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 60 days of hireAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – within 60 days or hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 60 days of hireNeonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) – PreferredPerioperative Nurse (CNOR) – PreferredTrauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) – PreferredHandle with Care – within 60 days of hire and renewed annually
Licenses:Current KY Registered Nurse License or Compact License
Minimum Work ExperienceOne year previous experience in ED X PreferredOne year previous experience in management X Preferred
**Job:** **Nursing Management*
**Organization:** **Blugrass Community Hospital*
**Title:** *Director of Emergency Services*
**Location:** *Kentucky-Versailles*
**Requisition ID:** *7421-966*
