Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Surgery

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Surgery is responsible for exemplifying Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH) Values and Code of Conduct, identifying compliance risks, and ensuring immediate action on identified issues. This role demonstrates leadership in clinical competence, nursing practice standards, human resources, financial management, planning, directing, continuous quality improvement, institutional support, and customer service. The Director provides leadership in human resource development and management, collaborating with HR on recruitment and retention, and serving as a professional role model and mentor. Accountable for the planning, development, and implementation of operational and capital budgets, fiscal management, and ensuring procedures and controls are employed. In conjunction with System CNE, entity CNO, and Medical Directors, assists in the creation of long-range strategic plans and goals, participates in organization-wide performance improvement activities, and reviews/evaluates strategic objectives. Responsible for the overall planning and development of clinical programs, standards, quality assurance, research, and educational activities. Ensures direction and oversight of key functions for designated departments, units, programs, and clinics, providing leadership in critical thinking, conflict management, and problem-solving. Facilitates the development of policies and procedures affecting clinical practice and promotes participation in Professional Governance. Drives continuous quality improvement, maintains compliance with hospital, regulatory, and Joint Commission guidelines, and builds collaborative partnerships within and outside the institution. Participates in efforts to improve patient satisfaction and functions as a professional manager of resources and environment, responsible for all aspects of nursing and clinical care. Demonstrates organizational commitment, ethical and professional behavior, and maintains confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Management, or Business Administration required.
• Five years of experience in relevant nursing areas with management or supervisory experience in an academic medical center or tertiary hospital setting required.
• Current RN license in good standing in the State of applicable state.
• Certification in administration or clinical specialty within one year of hire
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Organizational behavior and development, ability to prioritize work assignments and meet deadline
• Ability to think strategically
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong financial management skills
• Ability and commitment to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility to respond quickly in a changing environment
• Functions effectively under stressful conditions and difficult situations
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of TJC standards and other applicable state and federal regulations
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Epic

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Nursing (DNP/PhD) preferred, DNP preferred over PhD.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies the Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH) Values and Code of Conduct, while striving to identify compliance risk through department led risk assessments, system monitoring, and periodic audits, and reporting any identified violation to Legal Services and Corporate Compliance Departments. Ensures immediate action is taken on any issues identified through a self-assessment or by Legal Services or Corporate Compliance; that policies are developed or revised as necessary; and that efforts are made to ensure a positive and compliant work environment for all employees.
• Demonstrates leadership in the areas of: Clinical Competence in specialty assigned Nursing practice standards Human Resources Financial Management Planning Directing Continuous quality improvement Institutional support and representation Customer service
• Provides leadership in human resource development and management while acquiring and allocating human, material and financial resources for specific functions and processes. Collaborates with Human Resources Department on the recruitment and retention of staff in all reporting departments. Serves as a professional role model and mentor to motivate, develop, and recruit, and retain future nurse administrators and clinical leaders.
• Accountable for the planning, development and implementation of an approved operational and capital budget. Identifies areas of need, determines feasibility, and makes appropriate recommendations in all operational areas. Fiscal management responsibilities include reviewing and planning goals for each department, facilitating the development and divisional goals, which are congruent with institutional goals. Ensures that procedures and controls are employed by each department and analyzes, develops and monitors corrective action plans to meet established fiscal goals.
• In conjunction with the System CNE, entity CNO and Medical Directors, assists in the creation and development of long-range strategic plans and goals. Participates with the governing board, medical staff, and management to plan, promote, and conduct organization wide performance improvement activities. Participates in preparation and presentation of issues to the Board of Trustees, Medical Executive Committees and other entities as assigned. Reviews and evaluates the implications of proposed long- and short-term goals and strategic objectives. Responsible for the overall planning and development of clinical programs, the development and monitoring of standards, the quality assurance program, research, and educational activities.
• Ensures direction and oversight of key functions and activities for designated departments, units, programs, procedural areas, and outpatient clinics. Provides leadership in critical thinking, conflict management, and problem solving. Facilitates the development of policies and procedures, which affect clinical practice, including collaboration with medical, administrative or department head colleagues, as appropriate, in the development and approval of such policies and procedures. Promotes and facilitates participation in Professional Governance for all areas in which nursing is practiced.
• Provides continuous quality improvement with quality 'indicators' to initiate and drive organizational change in an evolving cycle of continuous improvement. Maintains compliance with hospital, regulatory, and Joint Commission guidelines and adherence to quality improvement standards in effective patient care.
• Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships both within and outside the institution. Such relationships include other CNOs, Directors of Nursing, medical staff, hospital administrative staff and department heads, community health and education agencies, and other agencies relating to health care on a local, state and national basis. Partners with Finance and other operating groups to facilitate the smooth delivery of key deliverables. May serve on a number of standing committees and councils.
• Participates in planning, monitoring, and evaluating efforts to improve patient satisfaction/patient perception of care.
• Functions as a professional manager of resources and environment, as well as a facilitator of the clinical practice of nursing and operation. Responsible for all aspects of nursing and clinical care.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment, ethical and professional behavior by serving as a role model for hospital values to staff, physicians and patients. Maintains appropriate confidentiality of privileged information. Participates in activities to promote professional growth and development.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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