Mission Statement : To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly women and children.Role Purpose :Under the supervision of the Healthcare Program Manager, the Head Nurse will work closely with the Healthcare Program and the Medical Director in supporting operations, logistics, and programmatic needs. The Head Nurse is part of a team responsible for ensuring that the clinic provides effective, efficient, and quality healthcare to our patients. The Head Nurse is responsible for, but not limited to, supervision and scheduling of all nurses, providing patient care, and providing reporting.The range of responsibilities of the Head Nurse requires a professional leader who is adaptable and tenacious with a strong capacity for problem-solving, and organization, as well as detail- and task-oriented.This is a National position based full-time in Les Cayes, Haiti.Essential Duties and TasksProvide supervision to all nursesAssign and communicate nurse workstations weekly and ensure nursing staff adhere to hours of operationsShare professional development plans for all nurses each fiscal year by identifying opportunities and sharing them with the Human Resources departmentParticipate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new nurses and internsShare and enforce Hope for Haiti policies and proceduresAttend bi-monthly Senior Healthcare Leadership meetings.Conduct regular meetings with nursing staff to discuss updates, address issues, and promote an efficient and collaborative working environment.Provide care to patients at the clinicEnsure that nursing care meets regulatory standards by MSPP and ensure nurses are providing the best careAttend local and regional MSPP and healthcare partners events, trainings, meetings, and other Healthcare Events on behalf of HFHEvaluate nursing staff performance by coordinating all staff meetings and individual check-ins as needed, as well as completing annual performance reviewsManage budget lines related to programmatic activities to ensure cost-effective use of resources and submit monthly Purchase Order (PO) requestsAssist the medical team in tracking inventory of medications and medical supplies in our EMR system, and assist in the procurement process as detailed in Hope for Haiti's Procurement PolicyThink strategically about current and new patient care programs and work with the leadership team to make suggestions on how to improve our programs and processesSubmit weekly and monthly reports on the key performance indicators.Provide donor-specific content as needed for donor reporting and provide content for grant proposals.Provide written and spoken translation for reports, mailings, and trips as neededAssist with volunteer medical teams, donors, and on-site visits at the clinic in coordination with the Operation Department.Ensure that high standards of patient care are maintained. This includes monitoring patients' outcomes, addressing patients' complaints, and patients' bedside manner.Enforce nursing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Other tasks as assignedEDUCATION / EXPERIENCEDegree in Nursing or Healthcare Management, MSPP Nursing Certificate requiredAdvanced skills in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Tools, and InternetExperience in Healthcare ManagementGood written and reporting skillsAbility to write and speak in English and French or Haitian Creole requiredPassion and enthusiasm for non-profit workAbility to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and joyful demeanorAbility to work and establish good relationships with co-workers, partners, and non-partnersAbility to traverse distances of over 10 kilometers at varying elevations and to move 30 pounds over shoulders.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT ALIGN WITH CORE VALUESResiliencyAbility to respond appropriately and sensitively to cultural differences as they arise among the organization's service populationFlexible, adaptable, patient and accepting of the fact that Hope for Haiti and its activities are constantly evolving in line with its resources and goals.Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situationsHigh energy and strong physical condition, including but not limited to the ability to hike distances over 5 kilometers and lift at least 30 lbs over the shouldersEmpower- Ability to conduct and participate in staff meetings and strategic planning professionally and to represent Hope for Haiti's mission to team members and colleaguesAccountableExcellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.Personal commitment to the mission and vision of Hope for Haiti and a desire to#J-18808-Ljbffr
