Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Surgery

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Surgery is responsible for providing leadership in human resource development and management, acquiring and allocating human, material, and financial resources for specific functions and processes. This role collaborates with the Human Resources Department on staff recruitment and retention, serving as a professional role model and mentor. The Director is accountable for the planning, development, and implementation of approved operational and capital budgets, identifying areas of need, determining feasibility, and making recommendations. In conjunction with system leadership, this role assists in the creation and development of long-range strategic plans and goals, participates in organization-wide performance improvement activities, and prepares and presents issues to various committees and boards. The Director is responsible for the overall planning and development of clinical programs, standards, quality assurance, research, and educational activities. They provide direction and oversight for designated departments, units, programs, procedural areas, and outpatient clinics, fostering critical thinking, conflict management, and problem-solving. The Director ensures continuous quality improvement, maintains compliance with hospital, regulatory, and Joint Commission guidelines, and builds collaborative partnerships within and outside the institution. They also participate in efforts to improve patient satisfaction and function as a professional manager of resources and environment, facilitating the clinical practice of nursing and operations.

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
Strong commitment to values of excellence, compassion, innovation, integrity, and collegiality
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

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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