Nursing Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of Employment.
• Principles and practices of hospital administration and basic knowledge of nursing services and ancillary departments.
• Development, coordination and delivery of medical services.
• Government regulations and codes including but not limited to The Joint Commission, State Agencies, ARRA, COLA, Pharmacy Board, and Nursing Board.
• Administrative reporting and control procedures.
• Principles and practices of administrative supervision and decision making.
• Risk management issues in a hospital setting.
• Hospital and healthcare policies to direct operations.
• Employee development.
• Healthcare marketing to include all musculoskeletal specialties.
• Perioperative and department efficiency, AORN, SPD and ASPAN standards.
• Exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment and discretion and decision making to achieve organizational objectives.
• Analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, providers, management and the public.
• Delegating assignments, achieving goals and objectives.
• Exercising judgment and discretion on developing, applying, interpreting and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Nursing (MSN) is preferred.
• Surgical services and quality management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manages key operational systems including Quality, Service Design, Process Design, Location, Layout, People and Work Systems.
• Establishes and monitors Continuous Quality Improvement performance standards.
• Personally influences the improvement of collective results through a visible presence in assigned service areas, engaging with processes, monitoring performance and building relationships.
• Commits to a safe environment for patients/customers/guests.
• Responds to service concerns.
• Manages day-to-day scheduling and staffing decisions to ensure optimal coverage and patient care.
• Facilitates the individual development of assigned staff through effective selection, orientation, performance evaluation, interpersonal communication, and coaching.
• Conducts corrective action discussions with documented action plans that may lead to termination when necessary.
• Maintains employee satisfaction rating above peer group norms or achieves consistent improvement for areas of responsibility.
• Writes and reviews job descriptions on an ongoing basis for those in a reporting relationship.
• Conducts section meetings and Department meetings when appropriate.
• Conducts Department rounds daily with leadership members in a reporting relationship.
• Manages direct expenses in assigned areas according to budgeted level and seeks new growth opportunities that maximize value for the organization.
• Manages the revenue cycle within area of influence.
• Updates Senior Management on variances containing qualitative and quantitative analysis with action plans for the next financial period.
• Prepares budget for areas of responsibility to reflect an increase in value for the patient.
• Evaluates tasks and processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency.
• Prioritized capital needs of the organization based upon goals, and technology required for patient care.
• Investigates and addresses patient concerns.
• Personally manages the appropriate internal follow-up regarding the concern or complaint.
• Acts as a change agent for patient focused care in assigned services.
• Maintains ongoing compliance with licensure, regulatory, and accreditation standards applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provides preparation and leadership during certification and state survey processes and develops action plans for addressing citations as needed.
• Maintains an acceptable level of professional knowledge and works toward continuously improving standards of care/service.
• Demonstrates personal leadership by working with Senior Management or appropriate co-workers to manage an improvement in the effectiveness of each assigned organizational committee or group meeting.
• Provides Orthopedic education to pre-op patients through individual or group sessions to ensure they are prepared for care.
• Provides leadership oversight for the Clinical Coordinator of Surgical Services at Physicians Regional Health System (PRHS) Perioperative Services, and Orthopedic department staff.
• Performs PRHS audits and addresses opportunities for improvement through process enhancement or educational initiatives.
• In the absence of the Executive Director, will provide leadership and decision making as necessary in the interest of patient care.
• Advises Executive Management Team on best practices in nursing and patient care and acts as a spokesperson for nursing issues.
• Creates a nursing environment that includes collaboration and integration with other departments.
• Partners with physicians to establish a safe environment for patients and smooth workflow.
• Ensures that nursing standards are upheld.