Nursing Superintendent

**Job Title: Nursing Superintendent**

**Location**: Dhanbad, Jharkhand

**Department**: Nursing

**Reports To**: Director of Nursing / Chief Executive Officer

**Job Summary**:
The Nursing Superintendent oversees the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and the effective management of nursing staff. This role involves strategic planning, policy development, and operational oversight to maintain and enhance nursing standards and practices within the healthcare facility.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Leadership and Management**:

- Provide leadership and direction to the nursing staff, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
- Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and protocols in alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- **Patient Care Oversight**:

- Monitor and evaluate patient care practices to ensure adherence to clinical guidelines and quality standards.
- Address patient care concerns and complaints promptly, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Promote patient safety and comfort through continuous assessment and improvement of care practices.
- **Operational Efficiency**:

- Oversee the daily operations of the nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Manage nursing budgets, including cost control and procurement of necessary supplies and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.
- **Quality Improvement**:

- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and nursing practices.
- Conduct regular audits and evaluations of nursing services to identify areas for improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices, integrating new knowledge into department practices.
- **Education and Development**:

- Facilitate ongoing education and professional development for nursing staff to ensure competency and career growth.
- Promote a culture of learning and innovation within the nursing team.
- **Collaboration and Communication**:

- Collaborate with other healthcare leaders to ensure integrated and effective patient care.
- Represent the nursing department in meetings, committees, and external forums as needed.
- Foster a collaborative and respectful work environment among staff and stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.
- **Licensure**: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- **Experience**: Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role.
- **Skills**:

- Strong leadership, organizational, and management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of nursing practices, healthcare regulations, and quality improvement processes.
- Proficiency in healthcare management software and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Rotational shift

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 15/09/2024
Expected Start Date: 06/09/2024