Director of Nursing - Transitional Care

Owensboro Health•Greenville, KY

About The Position

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and direction for the Transitional Care department and collaborates with senior leadership on strategic planning. The role provides operational and strategic oversight, champions the organization’s Safety Culture, fosters continuous improvement and Target Zero performance, and promotes a just culture. The Director translates organizational goals into actionable plans, leads multidisciplinary teams, and is accountable for safety, quality, efficiency, resource stewardship, and regulatory compliance. The position develops departmental goals, policies, and service-line plans; manages staffing, budgets, and resources; and ensures effective delivery of patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act. It supports nursing strategy, shared governance, workforce safety and wellbeing, and organizational change. The Director is expected to enroll in the Leadership Development Program within the first six months of employment and complete it within the first two years.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire.
Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice nursing in Kentucky required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required within 45 days of employment in this position.
Skills in decisive decision-making, change management, effective communication, problem-solving, leadership and delegation, and budget management.

Responsibilities

Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
Direct or assist with prompt resolution of issues and complaints.
Identify and resolve issues affecting patient care delivery in assigned areas.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for efficient and effective delivery of health services.
Plan and monitor staffing activities, including hiring, orientation, evaluation, corrective actions, and continuing education.
Monitor and adhere to the annual hospital operating budget; approve or monitor expenditures, purchases, and other actions for budget compliance.
Coordinate and manage personnel and resources to maintain a high level of patient care.
Use business and clinical management strategies to maintain and improve quality, ensure appropriate access, meet financial goals, and develop and communicate a service-line plan aligned with corporate goals.
Perform job duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and work autonomously in a stressful environment.
Align nursing leadership decisions with Owensboro Health strategic imperatives.
Assist in developing initiatives that support nursing strategic priorities and updating the nursing strategic framework.
Implement the vision and strategic plan for patient care.
Support shared governance to engage nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.
Manage team performance and results using knowledge of business drivers and factors that maximize departmental performance.
Build a positive team culture, recognize individual strengths, support growth, and develop departmental plans addressing department and organizational priorities.
Allocate resources, manage budgets, and optimize team productivity.
Identify and solve complex operational and organizational problems using appropriate resources.
Communicate goals, expectations, and updates clearly, using active listening and promoting open communication.
Identify and address team conflicts through constructive dialogue and solutions.
Lead and adapt to organizational change, communicate during transitions, and engage the team in the process.
Enroll in the Leadership Development Program within the first six months of employment and complete it within the first two years.
Prioritize workforce physical and psychological safety; establish and monitor goals and reporting to improve safety and wellbeing, promote safe staffing and resilience, and ensure team members have appropriate tools, training, and work environments.
Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adhere to organizational policies and perform work consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.