Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The Director of Nursing is responsible for creating an environment that supports nursing practice in the delivery of safe, timely, efficient, equitable and patient centered care.  The Director of Nursing works under the direction of the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), responsible for ensuring that patient services are in compliance with nursing care standards as well as state and federal regulations and fostering an environment of colleague engagement. They are also involved in developing and revising nursing policies and procedures, and they often assist the CNO with nurse recruitment, retention, training and quality assurance. This position works within an inter-professional environment, using their influence to improve the health of populations, reducing the cost of care delivery through clinical effectiveness, quality improvement and patient engagement.

Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring that patient services are in compliance with nursing care standards as well as state and federal regulations.

Involved in developing and revising nursing policies, procedures and assist the CNO with nurse recruitment, retention, training and quality assurance. Assess the organization’s nursing practices. Promote better safety and patient-care delivery. Work to ensure nurses provide quality, evidence-based patient care.

Monitor service quality and procedures, and evaluate outcomes. Analyze areas of planning and operational efficiency and make recommendations for improvement. Assist in planning new services and programs.

Represent the organization at professional and community-related events. Contribute to organizational goals and direction.

Evaluate and implement special projects. Collaborate with other departments and units to improve services.

Support the Nursing Councils. Support the Magnet Designation.

Assist nurse management with leadership and decision-making.

Implementation and Support of Multidisciplinary rounds and C3. They will also collaborate with physician and administrative partners and other disciplines to maximize interdisciplinary care, set priorities in accordance with overall institutional goals and departmental objectives.

Implementation and ongoing revision of The Professional Practice Model.

Oversee record-keeping and documentation.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

Required: Masters Degree

Preferred: Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)

Specify Degree(s): Master's degree in nursing or other related field. If the Master's degree is not

in nursing, then the Bachelor's degree must be in nursing. DNP and other related terminal

degrees are acceptable and strongly preferred.

Residency: N/A

Minimum Experience:

Required: 3 - 5 years of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 6-10 years of previous job-related experience

Managerial Experience: 3 - 5 years

Compensation:

Pay Range-$61.54 - $101.54

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.