Director-Nursing (Peri-Op)

Job Summary

Establishes, plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates, and maintains the standards of nursing practices and operating policies and related patient care activities, working in close collaboration with entity Administration and the System Nursing team to meet and support diverse organizational business initiatives/strategies. Responsibilities include but are not limited to standardization of systems, identification of efficiencies, financial oversight for nursing programs/services, integration of performance improvement strategies, design of strategic nursing business initiatives, processes and communication plans which support nursing goal attainment while fostering patient, physician and employee satisfaction. Works collaboratively with all hospital departments to coordinate nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee and provider satisfaction.
• Promotes the values of the nursing organization and upholds the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses' rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
• Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in all areas.
• Enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, nursing services administration, and the delivery of services.
• Optimizes resource allocation to support current and potential objectives and initiatives.
• Leads a multidisciplinary work force that provides clinically competent, efficient, and compassionate care and services in a professionally challenging environment.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 3 years progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred/Desired

• Master's degree preferred.

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Knowledge of health care issues, trends, legal compliance and managed care with emphasis in all components and nursing operations. Ability to foster collaborative partnerships in the development, implementation and administration of service and program delivery.

Preferred/Desired

• Specialty certification preferred.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RN

Preferred/Desired