Director of Acute Care Services - Nursing Administration - Trenton - Full-Time - DAYS

Capital Health (US)

6d•$134,180 - $168,500•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Requirements

Master's of Science in Nursing Degree, or Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Degree with relevant Master's Degree.
Ten years' nursing experience including three years' formal leadership experience over clinical department(s).
Registered Nurse - NJ
Possesses competency in healthcare operations.
Knowledge of regulatory bodies, NJDOH, CMS, NHSN, and ANCC Magnet Recognition Program.
Ability to learn and navigate various internal and external systems applications and databases.
Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in defining problems, data collection, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
Must have excellent project management skills.
Ability to interpret extensive amount of technical instructions, mathematical displays of statistical values.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to simultaneously and effectively manage multiple projects of high importance to Capital Health and respond quickly in fast-paced environment.
Develops positive relationships at all levels of organization to facilitate achievement of institutional and departmental goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Communicates utilizing written or oral presentations to address nursing, healthcare or organization issues appropriate to the target audience.
Formulates objectives, goals, and specific strategies that support the organization’s mission and vision.
Manages effectively and resolves conflicts impeding working relationships and progress toward defined goals.
Engages and supports a Just Culture environment.
Represents Nursing at Medical Executive committees and other medical staff committees.
Collaborates with physicians and other key stakeholders to develop patient care protocols, policies and procedures.
Engages staff and others in decision making that promotes an environment that is conducive to opinion sharing.
Understands, articulates and ensures compliance with state Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing regulations, Leapfrog, ISO 9001, and DNV.
Articulates and takes action to support National Patient Safety Goals and other standards of practice as applicable.
Designs safe clinical systems, processes, policies and procedures.
Envisions and develops new care delivery models when necessary.
Utilizes research findings for the establishment of standards, practices and patient care models in the service.
Determines patient care quality improvement goals and objectives utilizing comparison data benchmarks.
Exercises discretion and judgement when taking action to correct identified areas of potential risk and liability.
Analyzes financial statements and manages financial resources effectively.
Educates team members on financial implications of patient care decisions.
Measures and analyzes performance from learning, growth, business, process, customer and financial perspectives.
Interprets, evaluates, and implements action plans based on feedback from both employee and patient satisfaction surveys.
Participates in the evaluation of information systems in the practice setting.
Creates an environment in which professional and personal growth is an expectation.
Integrates high ethical standards and core values into everyday work activities.
Advocates use of documented best practices.
Role models perspective that patient care is the core of Capital Health's work.
Coaches others in developing career plans.
Ensures nurses are actively involved in decisions affecting their practice.
Maintains overall responsibility for ensuring the nursing standards of practice are adhered to for all areas of clinical care at Capital Health.