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Unit Director / Cardiovascular Thoracic Operating Room

Shift: Full Time 6:30am - 3:00pm

Location: Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital CVOR has 6 OR’s with 1 hybrid room. We are a Level 1 Cardiac Center with 1200+ heart cases/year. 

This position is 6:30am-3:00 pm full time.

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital is seeking a capable Unit Director / CVOR who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. 

• Directs all aspects of management and ensures the provision of optimum patient care for a nursing unit; provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures, strategies, and services for the unit.
• Prepares, develops, and submits department budget to nursing administration for final approval. Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with fiscal constraints and explains any variances.
• Establishes, revises, administers and communicates policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. Communicates and monitors compliance with regulatory, licensing and accreditation standards.
• Prepares staffing plan, reviews and approves work schedules to ensure adequate staff coverage around the clock. Projects staffing needs, interviews and hires employees to fill vacant positions; resolves staffing issues.
• Initiates patient placement to ensure the delivery of optimal nursing care and arranges for continuity of care when warranted by patient condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Master's degree required. Either Bachelor's or Master's degree must be in Nursing.
• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• Five years of experience which includes three years of clinical nursing and 2 years of nursing leadership.
• BLS required. Some jobs in this classification may require ACLS and Healthcare Provider certifications.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.