Director of Nursing - Acute Care

Mercy Health • Batavia, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing coordinates and advances the strategic direction for the clinical areas they oversee in concert with the site nursing leader. This Leader aligns with health system strategic objectives, implements initiatives, and evaluates outcomes collaboratively with other leaders. The Director Nursing oversees a team of two or more nursing areas, advises on and promotes the strategic plan, and oversees cross-functional issues. They are responsible for 24-hour accountability, integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, and clinical practice of the units they oversee. This role serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resource director/educator for nurses and other members of the health care team, striving for operational excellence for patients related to cost, quality, service, and patient outcomes. Collaboratively with the CNO, they develop and implement plans to support the overall strategic quality plan involving the assigned care units, participate in business development activities, and are accountable for overall budget development, monitoring, and variance analysis of multiple units. They are responsible for the oversight of interviewing, hiring, developing, and retaining associates, as well as for personal and professional growth and fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally. BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Requirements

• Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact
• 5 years of experience as a professional nurse
• 2+ years of progressive leadership/management experience in an acute care setting
• Bachelor of Science Nursing
• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to entering patient care setting)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (preferred)
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (preferred)
• National Board Certification Specialty (preferred)
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification (preferred)
• Masters of Science Nursing or Masters in Health Administration or related field (must be completed within two years)

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of two or more nursing areas
• Advises on and promotes strategic plan
• Oversees cross-functional issues
• Responsible for 24-hour accountability, integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, and clinical practice of the units they oversee
• Serves as a professional role model, leader, mentor, and clinical resources director/educator for nurses and other members of the health care team
• Strives for operational excellence for patients related to cost, quality, service, and patient outcomes
• Collaboratively with the CNO, develops and implements plans that will support the overall strategic quality plan involving the assigned care units
• Participates in business development activities for the organization
• Accountable for overall budget development, monitoring, and variance analysis of multiple units
• Responsible for oversight of interviewing, hiring, developing, and retaining associates
• Responsible for personal and professional growth as well as fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit
• Understands life span growth and development principles, assesses patient data, and tailors care according to age and specific needs as per departmental policies
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director