Accountable for directing all operations of Patient Services at assigned Area. Establishes nursing standards for patient care, treatment and services and standards of nursing practice by assuring that all nursing services are provided in compliance with all applicable standard and requirement of the practice State, and all other applicable regulatory bodies. Identifies and articulates the vision and strategic direction for the delivery of patient care and the discipline of Nursing across all patient care settings for assigned area; directs and collaborate on the implementation of strategies to achieve them. In conjunction with other Atrium Health executive leadership, participates in strategic planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs and services, assuring appropriate resources for the delivery of care. Recommends and implements policies and procedures to improve efficiency and delivery of quality patient care. Plans, manages, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical and administrative activities for the department of nursing and the administrative activities for other clinical and non-clinical areas. Provides leadership in the establishment and oversight of credentialing/privileging policies for nurses and ensures compliance with such policies of nurses who seek to practice and who practice within the area practice area. Serves as the senior spokesperson for Nursing in the area. Advises the area senior leadership, the medical staff, board and individual clinical facilities and other internal and external groups by providing input about the implications of decisions and changes on the quality of patient care, on nursing practice, and on nursing care providers. Establishes strong collaborative relationship with medical staff to achieve and encourage active participation from all staff members and create a working environment that will encourage retention of clinical employees. Encourages innovation of the staff for the betterment of the welfare of the patients and the organization.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
11-50 employees