Director-Nursing-ABQ

Presbyterian Healthcare Services•New York, NY

About The Position

The Director of Nursing is a pivotal clinical leader responsible for the strategic leadership, operational integration, and financial stewardship of designated nursing departments. The Director serves as a catalyst for excellence, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centric care while fostering an environment where nursing professionals thrive. The Director transcends daily oversight to lead planning, workforce development, and clinical innovation and empowers frontline caregivers to lead at the bedside, ensuring that nursing practice at Presbyterian remains evidence-based, standards-driven, and aligned with the system’s mission to improve the health of the patients, members, and communities we serve.

Requirements

Masters degree required in a field which supports the accountabilities of the position or Masters attainable within five years.
State of New Mexico Nursing License required.
Three to five years clinical experience required in a related area
BLS Required

Responsibilities

Performs personnel management functions including hiring, coaching, counseling, evaluating, and terminating.
Maintains a shared governance model on the unit and supports/participates in the system wide councils.
Develops, implements, and monitors standards based practice and assures quality care is delivered to all patients.
Interacts and coordinates activities with a variety of health care agents, regulatory agencies, and vendors.
Prepares, implements and monitors department operating and capital budgets.
Facilitates effective communication between administration, staff, physicians, other departments, patients, families, and the general public.
Participates in conflict resolution as necessary and acts as an effective problem solver.
Exemplifies a high standard of leadership qualities and professionalism.
Mentors the staff in developing and achieving professional goals.
Maintains current knowledge of information in related field through seminars, workshops and publications.
Assures implementation of change projects/initiatives.
Assists in the development and implementation of the department strategic plan.
Performs other functions as required