Job Summary
Responsible for the daily staffing and administration of personnel and resources within the Central Monitoring unit.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission.
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
- Assists in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services in the unit.
- Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget.
- Coordinates staff scheduling, educational and development activities and performance evaluations.
- Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
- Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow, clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
- Assists in maintaining, educating, and monitoring central monitoring unit operations.
- Assists in hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating personnel within the unit.
- May be required to monitor and manage supply orders and inventory as needed.
- Manages patient care assignment.
- Provides health educational needs for patients/families.
- Performs staff level duties as needed and required in assigned area.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in Science required upon hire OR
- Associate's degree or higher in related field required upon hire
- A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience required
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position AND
- CRAT- Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician from Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) required within 24 months of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Rarely
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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