Ambulatory Director of Nursing

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is a role model for transformational leadership and is responsible for managing the operations, evaluating manager and employee performance, demonstrating customer satisfaction (internal and external), and strategic and operational planning and program development. The director serves as a leader and mentor both within the department and throughout The OSUCCC-James. The Director is responsible for:

• integrating the department’s services with The OSUCCC-James primary functions;
• coordinating and integrating services within the department and with other departments;
• developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of the department’s services;
• recommending a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide the department’s services;
• continuously assessing and improving the department’s performance;
• maintaining appropriate quality control programs;
• providing for orientation, professional development, in-service training, and continuing education of all persons in the department;
• recommending sufficient space and other resources required by the department;
• participating in the selection of outside services when necessary;
• ensuring compliance with appropriate patient care and business practices.

Minimum Qualifications For Hire

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required;
• Master’s degree in health care related field required, master’s degree in nursing preferred;
• Current Ohio License required;
• Seven to ten years progressive Administrative/Management experience is required;
• Previous administrative experience in relevant care setting preferred;
• Professional certification in Nursing Administration or clinical practice is desired with an expectation of attainment within one year of hire.

Career Roadmap

• Maintain appropriate license as applicable;
• Mandatory educational and health requirements;
• Demonstrate competence in essential job functions;
• Maintain knowledge related to evidence-based practice, patient care management, quality improvement, financial management, current policies, procedures and protocols;
• Maintenance of professional certification.