Patient Care Services Assistant Director

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

About The Position

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Patient Care Service plays a critical role in the leadership team of a designated service line. Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, the Assistant Director drives excellence in patient care, operations, performance, and patient outcomes while fostering a culture of team collaboration and professional development. This role collaborates with other service line and division leaders to ensure the delivery of high-quality care that aligns with organizational objectives and supports a large span of responsibility within a regional zone. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development: 1. Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals. 2. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect across all inter-professional care teams throughout the care continuum. 3. Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices. 4. Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development. 5. Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations. Clinical & Operational Management: 1. Oversee all clinical and administrative aspects of an assigned patient care setting, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effective care. 2. Lead and implement quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligned with organizational objectives. 3. Collaborate with triad leadership to assist in planning capital, staffing, and operational budgets. 4. Assist in establishing clinical and operational performance targets and financial goals in partnership with triad leadership. 5. Implement policies, standard operating procedures, and standard work, holding the team accountable for compliance. 6. Routinely engage in intentional rounding to evaluate and address the operational needs of patient care, staff, and providers. Performance & Compliance: 1. Ensure consistency in nursing practice and compliance with safety, accreditation, and regulatory standards. 2. Identify, analyze, and objectively evaluate problems, generating alternative solutions and making informed recommendations to support a culture of professional governance. 3. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. 4. Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis, problem-solving, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). Strategic & Operational Oversight: 1. Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within the service line/division budget. 2. Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues, working in partnership with leadership. 3. Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care and improve overall service delivery. 4. Ensure alignment with the organizational strategic plan and vision to advocate for optimal outcomes across the service line. Workplace Culture & Staff Well-Being: 1. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being. 2. Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale. 3. Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, adapting styles as needed, and effectively communicating unit goals. Professional Practice Oversight: 1. Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established clinical standards, policies, and procedures. 2. Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge. 3. Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery.

Requirements

Nursing: Master's degree required either in nursing or a master's degree in another discipline is acceptable if the candidate holds a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
Orthopedic Areas (non-nursing): Master of Science (MS) as an Athletic Trainer is required
Nursing: Five (5) years of professional nursing practice experience in patient care settings, with five (5) years in a leadership position.
Orthopedic Areas (non-nursing): Five (5) years of experience in orthopedic setting, with five (5) years in a leadership position
Nursing: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Virtual Care Nursing: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Orthopedic Areas (non-nursing): A valid, unencumbered Athletic Trainer License approved by the Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers
Nursing: Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC), CENP, or comparable certification, within one (1) year of entry into role
ALL: BLS required
ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire
Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice both for the populations served and within a health system.
Experience overseeing complex service line operations within a healthcare system.
Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) strongly preferred
Experience in a complex academic health system

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team
Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect across all inter-professional care teams
Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff
Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development
Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations
Oversee all clinical and administrative aspects of an assigned patient care setting
Lead and implement quality and safety initiatives specific to your area
Collaborate with triad leadership to assist in planning capital, staffing, and operational budgets
Assist in establishing clinical and operational performance targets and financial goals in partnership with triad leadership
Implement policies, standard operating procedures, and standard work
Routinely engage in intentional rounding to evaluate and address the operational needs of patient care, staff, and providers
Ensure consistency in nursing practice and compliance with safety, accreditation, and regulatory standards
Identify, analyze, and objectively evaluate problems
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies
Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis, problem-solving, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs)
Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently
Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues
Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care and improve overall service delivery
Ensure alignment with the organizational strategic plan and vision
Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment
Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale
Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations
Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established clinical standards, policies, and procedures
Provide ongoing education and training to nurses
Advocate for patient safety and optimal care