The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and coordination of nursing services within the Institute's oncology inpatient setting. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care by developing and implementing nursing policies, procedures, and best practices. The Director leads and mentors a diverse team of nursing professionals, fostering their professional growth and maintaining a supportive work environment. Collaborating extensively with interdisciplinary teams and other departments, the Director optimizes patient outcomes and enhances service delivery. This position plays a critical role in strategic planning, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.
Leadership and Team Management:
Effective leadership in nursing involves creating a positive work environment through direction and supervision, while implementing strategies to boost staff morale and retention. Regular performance evaluations and constructive feedback that help set clear expectations and goals, addressing staff concerns promptly to maintain team cohesion. Recruitment efforts focus on attracting top talent, promoting diversity, and ensuring adequate staffing levels to meet patient care needs, while managing workloads to prevent burnout.
Collaborative Care Coordination:
Building strong relationships with healthcare professionals such as physicians and pharmacists to support integrated patient care. Leading interdisciplinary meetings and serving as a liaison between nursing staff and other departments that fosters open communication and collaboration, ensuring comprehensive care plans and positive patient outcomes.
Change Management, Innovation, Quality Improvement:
Lead initiatives to implement new programs and technologies that enhances patient care and operational efficiency, with staff engagement being key to successful change processes. Utilizing data analysis to identify areas for improvement, by engaging in quality assurance programs to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements. Budget management and resource allocation are optimized to maintain quality without compromising efficiency.
Promote a Culture of Patient-Centered Care:
Promoting patient-centered care involves initiatives to improve satisfaction and experience, advocating for patient rights, and fostering open communication among staff. Recognizing and rewarding excellence in nursing practice by encouraging a culture of safety and excellence, ensuring ethical considerations are prioritized in care delivery.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Leadership skills in nursing include mentoring and developing staff and leaders, team building, and conflict resolution. Strong collaboration and communication skills are essential for building relationships across disciplines and conveying information effectively. Organizational skills involve aligning nursing services with strategic goals, managing priorities, and navigating dynamic environments.
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$180,000.00 - $230,200.00
