JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

Develops, administers, manages, and implements all nursing and related patient care activities for areas of accountability. Works in close collaboration with the 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, support 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 operationalize nursing integration, service line development, and standardized nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development, and manages the implementation and improvement of care delivery models and services that supports the continuous enhancement of care delivery and patient/family, employee and provider satisfaction for area of responsibility.
• Applies the values of the nursing organization and assures compliance of the nurse practice acts abiding by nurses' rights and compliance with regulatory and professional standards for area of responsibility.
• Fosters transparency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and accountability in area of responsibility.
• 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 for area of responsibility.
• Manages 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 in acute care setting wth demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Bachelor's degree

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.

Preferred/Desired

• Specialty Certification

Licensure

• RN

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;RN

Preferred/Desired