Director, Eye Care Services  Norton Sound Regional Hospital Norton Sound - Alaska Area PO Box 966Nome, AK 99762
Vacancy Number: 09-15-2008-3 Open Dates: September 15, 2008 - Open Until Filled Grades:  Salary Series: 0662 Salary Range(s): Contact Mary David for details. Positions: 1 Contact: Mary David Phone: 907-443-3400 Fax: 907-443-2085 Email: mjdavid@nshcorp.org	Search Results Area Map Request Info
Notes:   PURPOSE OF POSITION: To manage the Eye Care Services Department and provide clinical services to the people of the Bering Straits Region in accordance with NSHC’s mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures while applying standards of the eye care profession. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: I. Core Competencies: I. A. Clinical Process and Professionalism: • Utilizes the clinical process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation when: assessing the patient’s condition and needs; setting outcomes; implementing appropriate actions to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, social, intellectual and safety needs; and evaluating patient’s progress. • Represents NSHC in a professional manner while acting as an advocate for patients/families, physicians, and other staff members. • Maintains quality and efficiency standards as set by the immediate supervisor and makes recommendations for improvements. • Participates in activities that promote professional growth and self-development. Attends pertinent in-services, departmental and other meetings as requested by the immediate supervisor. • Adheres to all NSHC dress codes, personnel, infection control and safety policies. • Upholds NSHC’s vision, mission and corporate values. B. Problem Solving/Critical Thinking: • Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s), when appropriate. • Maintains constant awareness of the legal aspects of position and demonstrates this in decisions regarding patient care within the Optometrist’s scope of practice. C. Assessments and Interventions: Identifies patient problems and needs with appropriate interventions to achieve desirable outcomes. D. Procedures, Therapies, and Treatments: Maintains an in-depth knowledge of Eye care practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with NSHC policies and procedures and in compliance with State and federal laws/regulations. E. Care Management: Functions to assure patient care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner, and the medical regime for each patient is implemented. Delegates/assigns tasks/duties to other members of the department as appropriate. F. Documentation: Gathers data and accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating the utilization of the clinical process to promote patient outcomes. G. Safety: • Maintains and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of departmental and corporate safety policies and procedures as they pertain to the job, including the fire and disaster plans. • Maintains a safe environment for patients, guests and staff. • Maintains confidentiality of information deemed confidential. H. Patient Education: Participates in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout the clinical experience. Reinforces patient’s continued health care through teaching and/or referral to community agency follow-up. I. Representation: • Works effectively with federal and state governments to promote NSHC’s Eye Care Services Program. • Works to achieve NSHC goals, and to integrate them with goals and expectations of federal and state governments. • Represents NSHC effectively in meetings with State, I.H.S and other agency officials. • Works effectively with other NSHC divisions and departments to create a quality, comprehensive, patient focused delivery system. II. Performs other related work as directed by immediate supervisor (i.e. participates in orientation of new personnel, attends meetings and court hearings when needed, and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner). III. Department/Area Specific: Eye Care A. Customer population specific • Demonstrates ability to work with and provide appropriate service and information to the clients, general public, outside agencies, departments, employees and management. 1. Provides care to the following age groups: ___infant (0-2yrs) ___child ___pre-adolescent ___Adolescent ___adult ___geriatric B. Demonstrates ability to care for patient populations according to policy and procedure. Uses the eye care process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of these patients. C. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Responsible for all personnel matters in regards to the Optometrist and eye care assistants. • Implements department programs, projects or changes annually to promote productivity, enhance services, and/or increase staff awareness of the need to control costs. • Preparation of fiscal year budget and staffing needs. • Establishes work schedule and assignment procedures to ensure coverage as demonstrated by maintaining staffing within approved budget. • Planning: Participates and contributes to corporate wide planning, and; anticipates and reacts appropriately to changing workloads. • Organizing: Establishes and maintains an effective organizational structure for the department; deploys staff and utilizes other resources effectively, and; integrates department goals with those of other departments. • Leading: Effectively represents NSHC in state and regional meetings; resolves interpersonal staff conflicts effectively and promptly, and; advocates for Eye Care Services and NSHC. • Evaluation: Evaluates department’s effectiveness and develops appropriate plan to improve, and; conducts program, department and staff evaluations in an effective and timely manner. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Doctorate of Optometry degree from an accredited college or University. Registration/Certification: Licensed Optometrist in the State of Alaska. Experience: Three years of clinical experience with one year being in a supervisory capacity. Experience in rural service delivery is preferred. Skills: This position requires good organizational skills with attention to detail. Must be able to communicate effectively (oral and written). Possess ability to follow detailed written and oral instruction. Demonstrate professionalism, consideration and confidentiality towards others in stressful situations. Physical Requirements: Must be in good general health. Must be physically able to talk, hear, type, file, write, bend, stoop, reach and frequently lift 50 pounds or more. Moderate amount of standing and/or sitting is required. Must be able to travel in small aircraft in inclement weather. Personal Traits: Must be courteous, accountable, and responsible for self and actions; dependable, honest, cooperative, adaptable, versatile, mature, good listener, objective and able to remain calm under stress. Must have ability to adapt emotional responses to the needs of people of varying temperament and disability. Working Conditions: Well-lighted and ventilated work area. Work may be performed in village clinics frequently. Work Hours: Normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. However, because this is an exempt position, evening and weekend work is expected. Travel: Frequent travel to the villages of the Bering Straits Region is required.

Below you may obtain the following forms: OF-612: Optional Application for Federal Employment; the OF-306: Declaration for Federal Employment and the Application Questionnaire for Child Care Positions Form.