Director, Patient Care PERIOP

Northwell•New York, NY

2h•$130,300 - $228,000

About The Position

Directs the nursing practice, patient care delivery, human and fiscal resources, and regulatory compliance of a designated hospital department or service line, with 24/7 responsibility. Participates with senior nursing leadership in setting strategic direction for key programs. The role oversees patient care, staffing, nurse leaders, budgets, performance metrics, professional standards, and regulatory compliance while advancing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment. It also leads operational change and supports team member development and accountability.

Requirements

Master’s degree required; the bachelor’s or master’s degree must be in nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required.
Specialized certifications as needed.
8–12 years of nursing experience required.
7 or more years of leadership or management experience required.

Nice To Haves

PACU and operating room experience.
Cardiology experience.

Responsibilities

Direct the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for a designated department or service line, with 24-hour responsibility.
Participate with senior nursing leadership in developing the nursing strategic plan for the area of responsibility.
Implement policies and programs aligned with strategic goals and the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Communicate a shared vision through influential leadership to advance hospital and organizational goals.
Collaborate with physician leaders and department administrators to achieve high-level outcomes.
Advance high-quality, patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Create and maintain a professional work environment that fosters respect, engagement, accountability, and optimal patient outcomes.
Promote appreciative inquiry and evidence-based, ethical, and compassionate practice.
Direct patient-care-unit staffing and collaborate with Human Resources to fulfill staffing requirements.
Select, develop, manage, and evaluate nurse leaders; provide direction and guidance to patient-care-unit supervisors and managers.
Facilitate performance reviews, promotions, pay actions, and corrective actions.
Model standards of clinical, educational, and leadership practice.
Participate in succession planning and provide career development planning for team members.
Educate patient-care-unit supervisors and managers on department procedures and systems, including information systems and fiscal responsibility.
Develop and oversee budgets, monitor budget performance, and develop and communicate action plans when variances occur.
Create and monitor performance metrics that support decision-making and optimal performance.
Ensure adherence to the established care delivery model and applicable scope and standards of practice.
Ensure ongoing compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, New York State, the Department of Health, Public Health Law, HIPAA regulations, and system, hospital, and department standards.
Ensure regulations and standards are addressed and current in policies and procedures.
Use advanced knowledge of clinical competencies for the patient population under oversight to direct patient care.
Maintain current knowledge of scope and standards of practice, healthcare legislation, and population health.
Identify and lead opportunities for operational change across departments or service-line units using evidence-based strategies and solutions.
Perform related duties as required.