Nursing Director AirMed

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Nursing Director for AirMed directs the planning, organization, oversight, and control of internal operations for assigned clinical departments. The role is responsible for business objectives, budgets, human resources, and financial management, and serves as a link between the department, its staff, and customers to support continuity and quality of service and care. The position may require accessing and administering medications within the scope of practice and in accordance with state law. The director leads talent management, budget development and oversight, patient satisfaction and service standards, quality performance and process improvement, and staff performance management. The role builds positive relationships across the organization and engages staff in communications, decisions, and work teams.

Requirements

Five years of progressive management experience.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if changing residency to Utah.
Maintain a current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
Meet any additional license requirements determined by the hiring department.
Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
Ability to determine appropriate staff mixes to support patient and customer needs.
Knowledge of hospital business operations and demonstrated strategic planning skills.
Knowledge of budgeting practices, reporting analysis, and forecasting.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or a related area.
Five years of flight nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Direct planning, organization, and control of assigned clinical department operations.
Plan business objectives and manage human resources and financial operations.
Hire, train, develop, and communicate with staff.
Develop, monitor, and achieve budget goals; manage labor and non-labor expenses and revenue against budget.
Support patient satisfaction and uphold PROMISE standards among direct reports and team members.
Achieve quality goals and promote continuous process improvement in assigned areas.
Provide staff performance feedback, timely appraisals, and coaching.
Address conflicts proactively and resolve them in a timely manner.
Build positive relationships with staff, peers, and senior leadership in support of organizational mission, values, and performance standards.
Keep staff informed, involve them in decisions and work teams, and provide feedback and recognition.