Director of Nursing Professional Practice and Innovation

BHS•Richmond, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Acts as the Director of Nursing Professional Practice and Innovation for Baptist Health Richmond. In collaboration with the VP/Chief Nursing Officer, directs nursing services and drives evidence-based practice. Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates the nursing and patient care delivery systems to ensure the care performed exemplifies the Professional Nursing Practice Model; promotes continuous, consistent, efficient, and accountable delivery of patient/family care; and adheres to the State Nursing Practice Act. Assists in the development of nursing standards of practice, policies and procedures, standards of patient care, and standards to measure, assess, and improve patient outcomes consistent with current nursing research/evidence findings and nationally recognized professional standards. Works collaboratively with the chief nursing officer to lead special projects to advance/enhance professional nursing practice and care delivery. Serves as Pathway to Excellence Program Director to manage all activities related to redesignation and maintenance. Provides oversight of the Clinical House Supervisors and supports patient throughput. The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position (i.e., key responsibilities and essential duties). The list is not intended to be an all-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required and are subject to change from time to time. Additionally, other duties may be assigned at the discretion of leadership to meet business, customer, and/or patient needs

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) or a related healthcare field required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
2 Years of nursing leadership experience
Strong foundation knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
Skilled at using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with clinical and administrative leadership, assumes responsibility for coordination of the ANCC Pathway to Excellence application, designation, and re-designation process.
Provides administrative consultation for staff assigned to the Pathway to Excellence project and administrative leadership involved in achieving Pathway to Excellence status.
Serves as the Pathway advisor to the leadership teams and the liaison to the ANCC Pathway/Magnet office.
Supports Nursing Administration in assuring that the organization milieu reflects the internalization of the components of Pathway to Excellence.
Provides administrative direction for the Shared Governance and all Nursing councils. Serves as a professional advisor to all nursing councils.
Coordinates, supports, and collaborates routinely with the VP/CNO, and Directors of Nursing concerning gaps with ongoing analysis and any recommendations pertinent to the efficient operation of nursing departments.
Develops strategic and tactical plans for obtaining/retaining Nursing Pathway to Excellence status.
Demonstrates leadership skills including willingness to accept increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching and teaching in collaboration with executive leadership.
Works with Senior Team, Director of Quality/Infection Control/Patient Experience, Education and other key stakeholders to proactively assess the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies for areas of responsibility.
Responds promptly and courteously to customer needs and follows up on all customer complaints and concerns, where appropriate.