Assistant Director, Nursing
About The Position
The Assistant Director, Nursing oversees all areas of the hospital in the absence of leadership and maintains a professional environment that supports high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The role provides operational and clinical direction to supervisors and team members, supports hospital objectives, and promotes ethical, evidence-based, compassionate practice and optimal patient outcomes. The Assistant Director monitors hospital activity and resources, including staffing, personnel, supplies, and equipment; supports compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and organizational standards; and identifies opportunities for operational change using evidence-based strategies. The position may contribute input to performance reviews, hiring, promotions, and corrective actions.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is required.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State is required.
- Six to ten years of nursing experience is required.
- Five to seven years of leadership or management experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in nursing is preferred.
- Specialized certifications, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage facility operations and patient care activities in the absence of leadership.
- Provide leadership to supervisors and team members by communicating and guiding them toward facility objectives.
- Communicate, build consensus, and guide departments toward hospital objectives.
- Promote and maintain high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
- Maintain a professional work environment that fosters respect, engagement, accountability, and optimal patient outcomes.
- Promote appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.
- Provide direction and guidance to patient care unit team members and supervisors on clinical and operational concerns in the absence of leadership.
- Provide input into performance reviews, hiring, promotions, and corrective actions, as applicable.
- Serve as a role model for clinical, educational, and leadership standards of professional practice.
- Monitor personnel, supply, and equipment considerations in the absence of leadership.
- Assess hospital activity, patient activity, and personnel resources to ensure equitable and appropriate staffing.
- Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model and applicable scope and standards of practice.
- Facilitate continual compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, New York State, the Department of Health, Public Health Law, HIPAA regulations, and system, hospital, and department standards.
- Apply broad understanding of the regulatory environment to ensure hospital compliance with requirements.
- Maintain current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
- Identify opportunities to initiate operational change within the facility using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
