Director-Nursing

Overview

Director-Nursing RN

Job Code- 22392

FLSA Status

Job Family - NURSING

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 Administrative Director and the Chief Nursing Officer 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job 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 Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 5 years progressive, outcome oriented leadership experience.

Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BSN required Master's degree required; or plan to complete within 3 years.

Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 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. Specialty certification preferred.

Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired RN

Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships Yes

Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Moderate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other