This position is incentive eligible.
Job Summary and QualificationsThe Progressive Care Director ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Director monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives.
What you will do in this role:- Help create a superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes, while ensuring adherence to standards of care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Manage all staffing needs and personnel management including interviewing, hiring and training new staff members.
- Oversee care of patients on unit, providing consistent support and expertise to staff.
- Perform duties in accordance with unit specific standards of care and evidenced by completion of a competency skills check list.
- Maintain overall workflow of unit by ensuring proper staff levels.
- Manage and coordinate all unit activities including safety procedures, unit goals and department operations.
- Handle patient, visitor, or physician complaints promptly and in a professional manner.
- Provide leadership, coaching and counseling to department employees.
- Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to improve patient care delivery.
What qualifications you will need:- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Tennessee or compact state required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
- 1-3 years of related clinical leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 350+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are a state-designated Level I Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Become a leader with an organization that invests in your career while giving to the community. We are seeking distinguished applicants for our Progressive Care Nurse Director opening. Help HCA Healthcare create healthier tomorrows for patients and communities.
