Director of Nursing - Critical Care and Emergency Services

Mercy Health•Paducah, KY

1d•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 is responsible for 24-hour accountability, integration, facilitation, and coordination of the leadership, management, and clinical practice of the units they oversee. They serve 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 that support the overall strategic quality plan involving the assigned care units and participate in business development activities for the organization. This role is accountable for overall budget development, monitoring, and variance analysis of multiple units, and is responsible for the oversight of interviewing, hiring, developing, and retaining associates. They are also responsible for personal and professional growth and fostering an environment where interdisciplinary team members can contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally.

Requirements

Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)
Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)
5 years of experience as a professional nurse (required)
2+ years of progressive leadership/management experience in an acute care setting (required)

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.