Director, Nursing and Clinical Services
About The Position
Responsible for providing clinical and administrative leadership in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility to maintain standards of patient care. This role has a larger size, scope, or complexity. Implements the vision, mission, and strategic plan of clinical services and the system. Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of a systems approach to improve and maintain standards in clinical patient care, patient safety, and health outcomes. Maintains communication and addresses the rapidly changing healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system. Leads the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence. Monitors operations of nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.
Requirements
- Minimum five years nursing experience.
- Currently holds an unencundered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Two years’ management/leadership experience preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
- For Rural Health Network facilities only, employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position.
- Approval from the Nursing Executive for the market is required in order to waive the bachelor degree requirement at time of hire.
- Additionally for Rural Health Network facilities, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Implements the vision, mission, and strategic plan of clinical services and the system.
- Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of a systems approach to improve and maintain standards in clinical patient care, patient safety, and health outcomes.
- Maintains communication and addresses the rapidly changing healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system.
- Leads the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence.
- Monitors operations of nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.
Benefits
- Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
